Question

What happens if the brainstem is damaged?

Answer 1

Central Nervous System (CNS):

1. It is the most important unit in an organism since it is the "center" or "hub" that initiates information, commands, and coordinates, as well as controls all other activities in the body.
2. The Central Nervous System is made up of two parts: the brain and the spinal cord.
3. The brainstem is the back section of the brain that connects to the spinal cord.
4. The brainstem is made up of the midbrain, the pons, and the medulla oblongata in the human brain.
5. The brainstem regulates numerous essential functions, such as heart rate, breathing, sleeping, and eating.
6. The brainstem must carry all information from the body to the cerebrum and cerebellum and vice versa.

Damage to the brain stem causes:

1. Poor or loss of sensation
2. Visual and hearing abnormalities
3. Voice change
4. Muscle weakness
5. Vertigo
6. Swallowing and speech difficulty.