The brainstem controls vital functions such as breathing, heart rate, blood pressure, consciousness, and the movement of the eyes, face, and throat. Hearing, taste, and sensation above the neck are managed in the brainstem.
The brainstem controls vital functions such as breathing, heart rate, blood pressure, consciousness, and the movement of the eyes, face, and throat. Hearing, taste, and sensation above the neck are managed in the brainstem.