The brainstem is an essential part of the nervous system that regulates vital involuntary functions, including breathing, heart rate, blood pressure, and swallowing. It contains most cranial nerve nuclei, controls sensory and motor functions of the head and neck, relays signals between the brain and spinal cord, and helps regulate consciousness and sleep.
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