The brain stem, consisting of the upper spinal cord and lower brain, controls involuntary functions including breathing, heart rate maintenance, and responses to heat and cold.

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  Systems and organs | Anatomy and Physiology | Research Starters

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• brain concept
• spinal cord concept
• brainstem concept