Definition and function Brainstem

Brainstem (brainstem) is inside the skull or head cavity and extending to the base of the spine or spinal cord. The brain regulates basic human functions, including breathing, heart rate, body temperature, regulate digestion, and is the source of man's basic instinct is fight or flight when approaching danger.

The brain stem is also found in animals such as lizards and crocodiles. Therefore, the brain stem is often also called the reptilian brain. Regulate reptilian brain "territorial feelings" as a primitive instinct. For example, you will feel uncomfortable or threatened when people you do not know too close to you.

The brain stem consists of three parts, namely:

Mesencephalon or Central Brain (also called Mid Brain) is the top of the brain stem that connects the Brain Great and Little Brain. Midbrain control of the response function in terms of vision, eye movements, enlarged pupils, regulate body movement and hearing.

Medulla oblongata is the starting point of the spinal cord from the body toward the left side of the flange, and vice versa. Medulla controls automatic function is the brain, such as heart rate, blood circulation, respiration, and digestion.

Pons is a relay station that sends data to the center along with the reticular formation of the brain. Pons that determines whether we are awake or asleep.

Certain groups claim that the Central Brain associated with supernatural abilities such as seeing with your eyes closed. The claim was disputed by scientists and doctors nervous because not proven and there is no scientific basis.