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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 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.
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.
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 connects the spinal cord to the brain?
Brain stem
What part of the brain allows you to taste hamburger?
your brain stem or sensory neurons
What part of your brain controls breathing?
The brain stem is the part that controls breathing, it is the stem that allows the respiratory system to work and help you breathe
What part of the midbrain connects to the spinal cord and regulates survivalfunctions?
The Brain stem connects these two portions of the brain.
Why trauma to the base of the is often much more dangerous than trauma to the frontal lobes relative functioning of the cerebral hemispheres and the brain stem structures?
Trauma to the base of the brain is more dangerous because it can affect critical structures responsible for controlling vital functions such as breathing, heart rate, and consciousness. Damage to the brain stem located at the base can result in immediate and life-threatening consequences compared to trauma to the frontal lobes, which are more associated with cognitive and personality changes. The brain stem also serves as a pathway for communication between the higher brain centers and the rest of the body.
Posterior portion of the brain that coordinates muscle movement?
The brain stem controls muscle movements. Even involuntary movements are controlled by the tiny brain stem. Without the use of your brain stem, you will not "remember" how to do the simplest task.
