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What structures make up the central nervous system?
What structures make up the central nervous system?
Which part of the brain controls vital reflexes like breathing and heart rate?
Which part of the brain controls vital reflexes like breathing and heart rate?
What is the function of the brainstem?
What is the function of the brainstem?
Which part of the brain is responsible for controlling actions and responses to the environment?
Which part of the brain is responsible for controlling actions and responses to the environment?
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What suspends the brain and spine in cerebrospinal fluid?
What suspends the brain and spine in cerebrospinal fluid?
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Which part of the brain is responsible for controlling vital reflexes such as breathing and heart rate?
Which part of the brain is responsible for controlling vital reflexes such as breathing and heart rate?
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What is the Latin term for 'bridge' which refers to a brain structure lying anterior and ventral to the medulla?
What is the Latin term for 'bridge' which refers to a brain structure lying anterior and ventral to the medulla?
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Which midbrain structure gives rise to a dopamine-containing pathway that facilitates readiness for movement?
Which midbrain structure gives rise to a dopamine-containing pathway that facilitates readiness for movement?
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In which part of the brain are the swellings called the superior colliculus and the inferior colliculus located?
In which part of the brain are the swellings called the superior colliculus and the inferior colliculus located?
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What is the role of the reticular formation and raphe system in the brain?
What is the role of the reticular formation and raphe system in the brain?
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