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I used to know a family who adopted a child who was born with only his brain stem.
He had this condition because his biological mother did a lot of drugs. The boy lived until he was about thirteen, because even though your cerebral brain controls language function, and other important things, the brain stem controls breathing and heartbeat.
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Which part of the brain works with the medulla oblongata to regulate breathing?
The pons, a structure in the brainstem, works with the medulla oblongata to regulate breathing. The pons helps coordinate the rhythm and depth of breathing by sending signals to the respiratory muscles.
Three part of the brainstem?
Midbrain, pons, and the medulla oblongata
What is pons in the brainstem?
It is part of hind brain which connects parts of cerebellum .
Which part of the brainstem houses the reflex centers for respiration and cardiovascular functioning?
The medulla oblongata, located in the lower part of the brainstem, houses the reflex centers for respiration and cardiovascular functioning. It plays a crucial role in controlling vital functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.
What part of the brain controls wakefulness?
hypothalamus - a region in the upper part of the brainstem that acts as a relay to the pituitary gland - it controls body temperature, circadian cycles, sleep, moods, hormonal body processes, hunger, and thirst. The hypothalamus is part of the limbic system and works with the pituitary gland.
What does brainstem have to do with heart rate?
The brainstem has a part named the medulla oblongata, which controls the natural, life necessary functions, such as heart beat. This is commonly believed to be the only part of the brain that perople need to survive.
What is an enlarged part of the brainstem?
medulla
Are the cerebral hemispheres part of the brainstem?
No.
What is the most ancient part of the brain?
The brainstem...
What part of the body controls functions like breathing and heartbeat?
BRAINSTEM The medulla (located in the lower half of the brainstem).
Part of brainstem between diencephalon and pons?
Midbrain
What part of the brainstem literally means bridge?
The pons
What do you call the lower part of the brainstem?
Medulla oblongata.
Is the brainstem the most protected brain part?
Medulla
Which part of the part of the brain controls all vital functions?
Brainstem: Medulla
Which part of the brain works with the medulla oblongata to regulate breathing?
The pons, a structure in the brainstem, works with the medulla oblongata to regulate breathing. The pons helps coordinate the rhythm and depth of breathing by sending signals to the respiratory muscles.
Part of the brainstem continuous with the spinal cord?
Medulla oblongata
