Brainstem

/bɹˈeɪnstəm/

Brainstem

the vital bridge between the brain and the spinal cord, controlling essential functions and relaying information throughout the body

synonyms : brain stem

brain-stem

What is "brainstem"?

The brainstem is a vital part of the central nervous system that connects the brain to the spinal cord. It controls many essential functions of the body, such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure regulation. It also serves as a relay center, transmitting signals between different parts of the brain and coordinating various motor and sensory pathways.

Examples

1. The brainstem provides innervations to the head and neck via cranial nerves.

2. The brainstem provides innervations to the head and neck via cranial nerves.

3. The brainstems are also going to have the fight-flight-freeze reaction.

4. At BrainSTEM I met some really cool people.