Brainstem Flashcards
1
Q
What is the brainstem composed of?
A
Consists of three structures:
- Midbrain
- Pons
- Medulla Oblongata
2
Q
What is the primary functions of the brainstem
A
Acts as a major relay station between different parts of the body and cerebral cortex.
The reticular activating system. is located within the midbrain, pons, medulla, and a portion of the thalamus
