Hind brain Flashcards
1
Q
Pons
A
pulmonary - controls breathing, ASCENDING and DESCENDING tracts,
acts as bridge to cerebellum, so gets copy of proprioception
2
Q
Medulla oblongata (3)
A
Gracilis and cuteatus,
- VESTIBULAR nucleus
- Reticular formation
- Cardiac center
3
Q
Vestibular nucleus
A
M. OBLONGATA
maintains equilibrium
4
Q
Reticular formation
A
M. OBLONGATA
Where reticulospinal tract starts
5
Q
Cardiac center
A
M. OBLONGATA
stimulatory (increase HR) inhibitory (decrease HR) and vastmotor (increase/decrease BP)