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What area of the brainstem controls salivation?

Salivation is controlled by the salivatory nuclei located in the medulla oblongata region of the brainstem. These nuclei receive input from higher brain centers as well as sensory information to regulate the production of saliva.


What is a degenerative deterioration of the nerves in the brainstem calledprimarily the motor area called?

The degenerative deterioration of the nerves in the brainstem, primarily affecting the motor area, is called Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). This condition leads to progressive muscle weakness and eventually paralysis due to the loss of motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord.


The vomiting reflex is mediated by the?

Vomiting reflex is mediated by the vomiting center in the brainstem, specifically the area postrema. This area receives input from various parts of the body, including the gastrointestinal tract and higher brain centers, to initiate the coordinated response of vomiting.


Why are injuries to the brainstem fatal?

Not all of them are, but the higher mortality rate among injuries of the brain stem is due its function as a "control center" for breathing and heartbeat, two vital systems. If it gets damaged, the heart and lungs may not work properly.


Does brainstem injury affect bowels?

Yes, brainstem injury can affect bowel function as the brainstem plays a crucial role in regulating autonomic functions such as digestion and bowel movements. Damage to the brainstem can disrupt the signals that control the smooth muscle movements necessary for normal bowel function. Symptoms may include constipation, diarrhea, and incontinence.

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Where is the brainstem located in the body?

It's in the cheek area


What area of the brainstem plays a role in consciousness and the wake sleep cycles?

Pineal Body


The highest functioning and largest brain area found in humans is the?

Fairy tail guild


What area of the brainstem controls salivation?

Salivation is controlled by the salivatory nuclei located in the medulla oblongata region of the brainstem. These nuclei receive input from higher brain centers as well as sensory information to regulate the production of saliva.


Which area of the human brain is most similar to that of primitive animals?

the human brainstem is the mos similar to that primitive animal


The brainstem is to arousal as the limbic system is to?

The brainstem is to arousal as the limbic system is to emotion.


What is it called when the brainstem is pushed through the base of the skull?

This is called brainstem herniation and may result in coma or death due to pressure on the vital respiratory centers in the brainstem.


What is a degenerative deterioration of the nerves in the brainstem calledprimarily the motor area called?

The degenerative deterioration of the nerves in the brainstem, primarily affecting the motor area, is called Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). This condition leads to progressive muscle weakness and eventually paralysis due to the loss of motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord.


Is the brainstem the upper most layer of the brain?

No, the brainstem is down low, like the stem of a flower.


Is sheep brainstem bigger or smaller then a human brainstem?

it is smaller sheep are very dump animals


What is the main purpose of the brainstem?

Brainstem regulates the breathing, heart rate, sleeping and etaing. All information relayed from the body to the cerebrum and cerebellum and vice versa.And the brainstem transveres it.


The vomiting reflex is mediated by the?

Vomiting reflex is mediated by the vomiting center in the brainstem, specifically the area postrema. This area receives input from various parts of the body, including the gastrointestinal tract and higher brain centers, to initiate the coordinated response of vomiting.