The brainstem can be affected by diseases likestroke,aneurysm,multiple sclerosis, andtumors.
The article explains the anatomy and function of the brainstem and its various parts.
It also describes conditions that can affect the brainstem and how they are diagnosed.
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The sections of the brainstem include the following:
What Does the Brainstem Do?
The brainstem has several functions regulated by different nerve pathways.
Autonomic Functions
These are involuntary body functions regulated by the largerautonomic nervous system.
What Conditions Can Affect the Brainstem?
Several conditions can directly or indirectly affect the brainstem.
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