Brainstem functions

Question 1

Describe the general structure of the brainstem

Question 2

Describe the role of the brainstem in facilitating sensation (tracts and the ascending reticular activation system)

Question 3

Describe the role of the brainstem in facilitating movement (motor tracts originating from the cortex, basal ganglia cerebellum and the brainstem, and the descending reticular activation system

Question 4

Describe the position and function of the vasomotor centres

Question 5

Describe the position and function of the breathing centres

Question 6

Describe the position and function of the vomiting centres

Question 7

Describe the position and function of the theoretical cough reflex (upper brainstem)

Question 8

Describe the position and function of the salivation nuclei

Question 9

Describe the position and function of the vestibular nuclei

Question 10

Name the descending tracts from brainstem motor nuclei

Question 11

Describe the primary functions of brainstem motor nuclei

Question 12

Describe how impaired brainstem function is responsible for decerebrate posturing and contract this with what occurs functionally in decorticate posturing