The pons contains all of the following structures except the

A) sensory and motor nuclei for cranial nerves V, VI, VII, and VIII.
B) nuclei concerned with the control of respiration.
C) tracts that link the cerebellum with the brainstem.
D) transverse fibers that link the pons with the cerebellum.
E) pyramids that contain motor tracts originating in the cerebral cortex.


Answer: E

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