brainstem

     

The brain stem is the lower part of the brain, ajoining and structurally continuous with the spinal cord. Some taxonomies describe the brain stem as the medulla and mesencephalon, where as others include diencephalic regions.

Trivia about brainstem

  • The thalamus, part of this botanical-sounding part of Megan's brain, receives all sensory input except smell

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