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View All. The pons is a region of the brain located in the brainstem. The pons is relatively small, and it is located in the lower part of the brain, connecting the cerebral cortex with the medulla oblongata. The pons contains nerves and nerve tracts (pathways) that integrate brain functions such as movement and sensory messages between the brain and the body.
apneustic center: located in the lower part of the pons- its function is demonstrated when the ventral neurons and other neurons connecting to the pneumotaxic center have been blocked. Then the apneustic center of the lower pons sends signals to the DRG of neurons that prevent or retard the switch off inspiratory ramp signalÃ  the lungs fill with air , followed by short expiratory gasps.