Brain Stem

Question 1

Describe the brain stem

Answer 1

-attaches to the spinal cord
-made up of the midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata

Question 2

Describe the midbrain

Answer 2

-mostly composed of tracts of nerve fibers
-reflex center for vision and hearing

Question 3

Describe the Pons

Answer 3

-budging center of the brain stem
-mostly composed of tracts of nerve fibers
-nuclei involved in control of breathing

Question 4

Describe the Medulla Oblongata

Answer 4

-lowest part of the brain stem
-merges into spinal cord
-includes important fiber tracts
-controls important control centers like heart rate, breathing, vomiting, swallowing, and blood pressure