hjärnstamområdet
Hjärnstamområdet, or the brainstem area, refers to the region of the brain that includes the brainstem and surrounding structures. The brainstem itself is a vital part of the central nervous system, connecting the cerebrum and cerebellum to the spinal cord. It comprises three main parts: the midbrain, the pons, and the medulla oblongata. The brainstem controls fundamental life functions such as breathing, heart rate, sleep, consciousness, and relaying sensory and motor signals between the brain and the rest of the body.
The brainstem area is crucial for maintaining homeostasis and enabling basic survival. Damage to this region