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Central Nervous System
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Section 4

The Brain Stem

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Boundless Anatomy and Physiology
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Functions of the Brain Stem

The brainstem regulates vital cardiac and respiratory functions and acts as a vehicle for sensory information.

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Medulla Oblongata

The medulla oblongata controls autonomic functions and connects the higher levels of the brain to the spinal cord.

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Pons

The pons is a relay station between the forebrain and cerebellum that passes sensory information from the periphery to the thalamus.

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Midbrain

The midbrain plays a major role in both wakefulness and regulation of homeostasis.

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Reticular Formation

The reticular formation assists in regulation of the sleep cycle and detecting sensory salience.

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