Connects teh spinal cord and controls flow of signals between brain and rest of body.
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What does damage to the brainstem result in?
Most likely death as it plays a role in autonomic (involuntary) functions
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What is the function of the brainstem?
Sensation and motor control of the head, neck and face including facial muscles, tongue, pharynx and larynx.
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How many cranial nerves output to muscles of the head?
12 cranial nerves which are located in the brainstem.
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What are the specialised neurones in the brainstem for?
For parasympatheic reflexes, cardiac output, blood pressure, gut peristalsis, constriction of pupils.
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What is the reticular formation and its role?
network of neurones in the brain stem that recieve incoming sensory info and regulate alertness and arousal.
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What does the medulla do?
Point at which the brainstem connects to spinal cord. It contains the cardiac, respiratory, vomiting and vasomotor centres and regulated autonomic functions.
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What is the role of the midbrain?
Associated with vision, hearing, motor control, sleep and wake cycles.
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What is the role of the pons?
Relays motor info between cortex and cerebellum. Involved in sleep, taste and respiration.
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Card 2
Front
What is the brainstem?
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Connects teh spinal cord and controls flow of signals between brain and rest of body.
Card 3
Front
What does damage to the brainstem result in?
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Card 4
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What is the function of the brainstem?
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Card 5
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How many cranial nerves output to muscles of the head?
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