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2-Minute Neuroscience: The Brainstem

December 15, 2015

in 1 - 7 MINUTES, 2-MINUTE NEUROSCIENCE, BRAIN / MIND, BRAIN ANATOMY / STRUCTURES / BIOLOGY

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In my 2-Minute Neuroscience videos I simplistically explain neuroscience topics in 2 minutes or less. In this video, I cover the brainstem. I discuss the three components of the brainstem: the medulla oblongata, pons, and midbrain and briefly cover some of the major functions of each.

[Video and text source: Neuroscientifically Challenged You Tube channel]

2 minute neuroscience Brain Anatomy / Function Brainstem Central nervous system Cerebellum Medula oblongata Midbrain Motor control Neuroscience / Neurobiology Pons Spinal cord Substantia nigra