Which structure helps relay information from higher brain regions to the cerebellum and also helps coordinate and integrate movements on each side of the body?
A) the substantia nigra
B) the corpus callosum
C) the amygdala
D) the pons

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The pons is a structure located in the brainstem that contains several important neural pathways. One of these pathways is the middle cerebellar peduncle, which helps relay information from higher brain regions to the cerebellum. Additionally, the pons contains nuclei that are involved in coordinating and integrating movements on each side of the body.  Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

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