Function:

• Alertness

• Arousal

• Breathing

• Blood Pressure

• Contains Most of the Crainal Nerves

• Digestion

• Heart Rate

• Other Autonomic Functions

• Relays Information Between the Peripheral Nerves and Spinal Cord to the Upper Parts of the Brain

Location:

• The brainstem is located at the juncture of the cerebrum and the spinal column. It consists of the midbrain, medulla oblongata, and the pons.

Images:

• Fascinating images of the brainstem.

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For additional information see:

• Brain Stem

• Brain Stem Nuclei