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The '''Brain stem''' is the most [[dorsal]] subdivision of the [[brain]] in the [[central nervous system]]. It is the primary conduit for incoming [[sensory]] information and outgoing motor control signals. It is composed of the [[medulla]], [[pons]] and [[midbrain]]. In [[mammal]]s, as opposed to other organisms, it is bifurcated by the [[medulla]], although the reason is not fully understood. | The '''Brain stem''' is the most [[dorsal]] subdivision of the [[brain]] in the [[central nervous system]]. It is the primary conduit for incoming [[sensory]] information and outgoing motor control signals. It is composed of the [[medulla]], [[pons]] and [[midbrain]]. In [[mammal]]s, as opposed to other organisms, it is bifurcated by the [[medulla]], although the reason is not fully understood. | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:50, November 17, 2007
The Brain stem is the most dorsal subdivision of the brain in the central nervous system. It is the primary conduit for incoming sensory information and outgoing motor control signals. It is composed of the medulla, pons and midbrain. In mammals, as opposed to other organisms, it is bifurcated by the medulla, although the reason is not fully understood.
See also
References
- Martin, JH (2003). Neuroanatomy text and atlas 3rd ed., New York: McGraw-Hill.
- Kandel, ER; Schwartz JH, Jessell TM (2000). Principles of Neural Science, 4th ed., New York: McGraw-Hill. ISBN 0-8385-7701-6.