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The midbrain is the smallest region of the brain that acts as a sort of relay station for auditory and visual information. The midbrain controls many important functions such as the visual and auditory systems as well as eye movement. Portions of the midbrain called the red nucleus and the substantia nigra are involved in the control of body movement. The darkly pigmented substantia nigra contains a large number of dopamine-producing neurons are located. The degeneration of neurons in the substantia nigra is associated with Parkinson's disease.
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What forms the anterior portion of the midbrain?
The cerebral peduncles and the optic tract form the anterior portion of the midbrain.
How are midbrain and oblogata connected?
Midbrain and Oblogata are connected at least via the internet. P.S. - The Midbrain serves as the audiovisual highway of the brain connected to the Medulla Oblongata by the Pons. Oblogata is the creative activities on MySpace, Facebook, Oblogata etc.
What are the subsections of the brainstem?
The midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata.
What are the parts of the brainstem?
The midbrain, the pons, and the medulla.
What is the third principal of the brain called?
the midbrain
What are the three parts of the brainstem?
midbrain, pons, medulla oblongata
What gives rise to the midbrainand aqueduct of the midbrain?
MESENCEPHALON gives rise to the mid brain and aqueduct of the midbrain
What is the Icd-9 code for benign tumor of the midbrain?
What is the Icd-9 code for benign tumor of the midbrain
What forms the anterior portion of the midbrain?
The cerebral peduncles and the optic tract form the anterior portion of the midbrain.
What is the mesencephalon also called?
The midbrain
What Encloses third ventricle?
the midbrain
Does the midbrain includes the thalamus and hypothalamus?
No
Does the midbrain include the thalamus and hypothalamus?
No
Does the midbrain include the thalamus and the hypothalamus?
No
The midbrain pons and medulla oblongata are housed in the?
the brain stem; they continue upward from the spinal cord in this order: medulla, pons, midbrain.
How are midbrain and oblogata connected?
Midbrain and Oblogata are connected at least via the internet. P.S. - The Midbrain serves as the audiovisual highway of the brain connected to the Medulla Oblongata by the Pons. Oblogata is the creative activities on MySpace, Facebook, Oblogata etc.
How Does alcohol affect the midbrain?
Alcohol takes over the midbrain and shuts down the Frontal Cortex. When this happens a persons ability to make good decisions is lessened. That part of the midbrain that is concerned survival food fear and sex takes over.
