The Brainstem

question 64

Multiple Choice

The brainstem

• A) includes nuclei of cranial nerves II - XII.
• B) contains centers for several vital reflexes like heart rate and blood pressure.
• C) contains the reticular formation.
• D) contains nuclei for vomiting and sneezing reflexes.
• E) All of the choices are correct.

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