13a: Major Brain Structures Flashcards
1
Q
the spinal cord borders with the ______.
A
medulla (autonomic function)
2
Q
The medulla contains: ______.
A
a number of important nuclei (cardiac vasomotor and respiratory center), the caudal portion of the reticular formation, and the fourth ventricle.
3
Q
The medulla borders with
A
the pons
4
Q
Where are the pons located
A
Between the medulla and midbrain
5
Q
What do the pons contain?
A
white fiber tracts (both ascending and descending) and several nuclei, including those of cranial nerves V to VIII
