This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Brain , Subject name: Anatomy
The structures that pass between middle cerebellar peduncle and pons is 
Select and explain. 
A. Trigeminal nerve, B. Vagus nerve, C. Olfactory nerve, D. Optic nerve
A: Trigeminal nerve
Answer: A: Trigeminal nerve 
Explanation: Trigeminal nerve exits the brain by a large sensory root and a smaller motor root coming out of the pons at its junction with the middle cerebral peduncle.(Ref: Vishram Singh textbook of clinical neuroanatomy second edition pg-81, fig 8.9)