Asked by Kimberly Mathas on Sep 24, 2024
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Which portion of the brainstem continues directly into the spinal cord?
A) Medulla oblongata
B) Cerebral peduncle
C) Midbrain
D) Corpora quadrigemina
E) Pons
Medulla Oblongata
The lower part of the brainstem, controlling vital functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.
Brainstem
The lower extension of the brain, connecting to the spinal cord, and responsible for controlling vital functions such as breathing and heart rate.
Spinal Cord
A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the brainstem to the lower back and transmits neural signals between the brain and the rest of the body.
- Understand the continuity between different parts of the brainstem and the spinal cord.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the continuity between different parts of the brainstem and the spinal cord.
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