1. THE BRAIN STEM By: Rashamel Broadway, Tiara Adams Period: 2A AP PSYCH
DATE: 10/23/14

2. Consisting of the midbrain, medulla oblongata, and pons.
The region of the brain that connects the cerebrum with the spinal cord.
Consisting of the midbrain, medulla oblongata, and pons.
Alertness
Arousal
Breathing
Blood pressure
Digestion
Heart Rate
BRAIN STEM

3. Medulla Pons Lower Part of the Brain Stem
Carries out and regulates life sustaining functions such as breathing, swallowing, and heart rate (Involuntary functions)
Area of the hindbrain that sits directly above the medulla
Connects upper and lower parts of the brain

4. Pons Medulla Damage to the Pons Damage to the Medulla
Loss of hearing, vision, taste, touch
Inability to feel pain
Abnormally low serotonin levels
Damage to the Medulla
Kidney failure or the inability to process toxins.
Inability to rotate the head
Numbness and paralysis of the palate