Brainstem Structures -- Pons

Question 1

Fiber pathways to and from the cerebellum

Answer 1

Superior and Middle Cerebellar Peduncles

Question 2

3 nuclear components of the trigeminal nerve

Answer 2

Mesencephalic, chief sensory, motor nucleus of V

Question 3

Is CN V in the pons?

Answer 3

Yes

Question 4

Collection of neurons in the pons that receive input from neocortex and send crossing fibers through the middle cerebellar peduncle

Answer 4

Pontine Nuclei

Question 5

A noradrenergic brainstem nucleus involved in mood, sleep/wake cycle

Answer 5

Locus coeruleus

Question 6

One of several serotonin-type nuclei involved in mood, sleep/wake cycle

Answer 6

Raphe nucleus pontis

Question 7

Motor fibers from neocortex to spinal interneurons and lower motor neurons

Answer 7

Corticospinal tract