Module
The Brainstem
The midbrain, pons and medulla, which control breathing, heart rate, alertness and the cranial nerves.
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- 01Introduction to the Midbrain
- 02The Structure and Organisation of the Midbrain
- 03The Superior Colliculi and Visual Orientation
- 04The Inferior Colliculi and Auditory Processing
- 05The Cerebral Peduncles and Motor Pathways
- 06The Substantia Nigra and Dopamine
- 07The Ventral Tegmental Area and Motivation
- 08The Red Nucleus and Movement Coordination
- 09The Periaqueductal Grey and Pain Regulation
- 10The Oculomotor and Trochlear Nerves
- 11Alertness and Professional Typing
- 12Midbrain Disorders and Clinical Assessment
- 13Introduction to the Pons
- 14The Structure and Organisation of the Pons
- 15The Pontine Nuclei and the Cerebellar Bridge
- 16Motor and Sensory Pathways
- 17The Trigeminal Nerve
- 18The Abducens and Facial Nerves
- 19Hearing and Auditory Processing
- 20Balance and Vestibular Processing
- 21The Pons and Breathing Regulation
- 22Sleep, Alertness and the Reticular Formation
- 23The Pons and Professional Typing
- 24Pontine Disorders and Clinical Assessment
- 25Introduction to the Medulla Oblongata
- 26The Structure of the Medulla
- 27The Medullary Pyramids and Motor Control
- 28The Gracile and Cuneate Nuclei
- 29The Inferior Olivary Nucleus
- 30Respiratory Control
- 31Heart Rate and Blood-Pressure Regulation
- 32Swallowing and Protective Reflexes
- 33The Glossopharyngeal and Vagus Nerves
- 34The Accessory and Hypoglossal Nerves
- 35The Medulla and Professional Typing
- 36Medullary Disorders and Clinical Assessment
- 37Congratulations on completing the module