Chapter 13, Problem 4CYU

Summary Introduction

To review:

The various functioning of the brainstem performed by the following structures:

Pyramids, vestibular and cochlear nuclei, cerebral peduncles, periaqueductal gray matter, and trigeminal nuclei.

Introduction:

The brainstem is one of the brain divisions present on the posterior side that continues along the spinal cord. The three parts of the brainstem are pons, midbrain, and medulla. These parts function together in controlling the reflexes and internal processes (heartbeat and respiration). The brainstem diseases result in sensation, vision and hearing abnormalities.