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Yes, it is basically the base of the brain; it is where the brain starts. The brain stem extends from the spinal cord into the brain and is the oldest (most primitive) part of the brain. Over time, the brain has developed on top of the brain stem to come to what it is today (in modern humans).
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What connects to the cerebrum and the spinal cord?
The spinal cord is attached to the brain stem located at the base of the brain. This stem is connected to the cerebellum.
How many brain stems are at the base of the the neck?
the medulla or the brain stem , one
What is The sequence of brain regions from the evolutionary oldest to newest?
The brain region that seems to have the oldest evolutionary history is the brain stem. The brain stem is located at the brain's base and is joined to the spinal cord. The brain stem contains the midbrain, pons and medulla oblongata.
What part of the brain is located at base and its function?
The base of the brain exits the cranial cavity through the foramen magnum and extends down to at least cervical vertebra number 1 (C1) and usually a portion of cervical vertebra number 2 (C2). The base of the brain is one of four sections of the brain and is called the brain stem. It consists of three parts; the midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongatta.
Secretory organ at the base of the brain?
The brain stem is located at the base of the brain, but maybe you are referring to the pituitary gland. The cerebellum is a fist sized structure located at the base of the brain. It has many more neurons than the cortex.
a bundle of nerve tissue that links up the brain to the nerves to the rest of your body is?
The brain stem is a bundle of nerve tissue at the base of the brain. It connects the cerebrum and cerebellum to the spinal cord. The brain stem has 3 areas: midbrain (also called the mesencephalon)
What are the majority of the cranial nerves attached to?
brain stem.
What connects the spinal cord to the brain?
Brain stem
What part of the brain are sensations such as touch and pain integrated in?
thigh pain
Use brainstem in a sentence?
The man's brain stem was damaged in the fall and, unfortunately, the doctor's told him, he would never function the same again.The best way to kill a zombie is to sever the brain stem.The brain stem is found at the base of the brain and links together the spinal cord and the main cortex.
What part of the brain allows you to taste hamburger?
your brain stem or sensory neurons
Why is the brain stem called the primitive part of the brain?
The brain stem stem could be called the "primitive part of the brain" because it was the first brain structure to evolve, and is responsible for our basic vital functions like breathing and heartbeat.
