brain stem (YouTube Video)

Question 1

what are the 3 components of the brain stem

Answer 1

medulla oblongata, pons, and midbrain

Question 2

describe the brain stem

Answer 2

stalk that leaves the base of the brain and connects the brain to the spinal cord

Question 3

what is the medulla oblangada responsible for

Answer 3

involuntary functions; reflexive actions, including vomiting, swallowing, coughing, and sneezing

Question 4

what is the pons responsible for

Answer 4

breathing, respiratory - motor movement of the eyes, face, and mouth, hearing, equilibrium, and autonomic functions like tear and saliva production

Question 5

what is the mid brain responsible for

Answer 5

wakefulness, temperature regulation