Brainstem

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Function of medulla

  • Reflex centers

  • Respiratory centers

  • Heart regulation and function centers

  • Vasomotor centers

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Function of Pons

Salivation
Mucosal reflexes

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Function of mesencephalon

  • Proprioceptive centers of mastication muscles

  • Postural reflexes

  • Reflex centers of head towards light and sound

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Gray mater

Nuclei of cranial nerves
Reticular formations

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White mater

Ascending & Descending tracts
Cerebellar Tracts
Connections w/ Brainstem

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Underactivity of brainstem networks

Altered consciousness, coma

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Overactivity of brainstem networks

ADHD, ADD

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Abnormalities in respiratory center

Sudden infant death syndrome, sleep apnea, cerebellar tonsil herniation