Anatomy of the Brain

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Brainstem

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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

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