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medulla obligata

pons

mid brain

there is a forth known as the reticular formation... functions of each as well,

medulla oblonga: innate relfexes, eg. vommiting, coughing, sneezing

pons: reflexes

mid brain: visual

reticular formation: sleep and wake cycle

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