Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
16th Edition
ISBN: 9781119662792
Author: Tortora, Gerard J., DERRICKSON, Bryan H.
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 14, Problem 7CP
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The body functions that are governed by nuclei present in the brainstem.

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Nuclei are the collections of neuronal cell bodies within the central nervous system (CNS). Brainstem consists of several such nuclei.

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