BRAIN STEM
A.N Malik, Department of Human Anatomy, JKUAT.
, Function and external structural organization
2
Comprises the midbrain, pons and medulla.
Functions
1. Control of respiration
2. Control of the cardiovascular system
3. Partial control of gastrointestinal function
4. Control of many stereotyped movements of the
body
5. Control of equilibrium
6. Control of eye movements
7. Conduit for fibers from higher centers
A.N Malik, Department of Human Anatomy, JKUAT. 9/26/2024
A.N Malik, Department of Human Anatomy, JKUAT.
, Function and external structural organization
2
Comprises the midbrain, pons and medulla.
Functions
1. Control of respiration
2. Control of the cardiovascular system
3. Partial control of gastrointestinal function
4. Control of many stereotyped movements of the
body
5. Control of equilibrium
6. Control of eye movements
7. Conduit for fibers from higher centers
A.N Malik, Department of Human Anatomy, JKUAT. 9/26/2024
