Question

The brain stem is sometimes called the "non-thinking" part of the brain. If it

Answer 1

It’s an essential part of the brain because it controls the flow of messages between the brain and the rest of the body, and it also controls basic body functions such as breathing, swallowing, heart rate, blood pressure, consciousness, and whether one is awake or sleepy. The brain stem consists of the midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata.