What four things do the brain stem control?

Answer 1

Some important functions that are controlled by the lower brainstem are:

• cardiovascular system control
• respiratory control
• pain sensitivity control
• alertness
• awareness
• consciousness
• nerves nerves of the face, head, and viscera
• conduction

Answer 2

The lower brain stem is responsible for the regulation of the following functions

1) Alertness

2) Attention

3) Arousal

4) Breathing

5) Heart rate

6) Blood pressure

7) Conveys information and signals shared between peripheral nerves and spinal cord to the upper brain.

8) Other functions like digestion, salivation, perspiration, urination, dilation or contraction of the pupils.