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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