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Chapter 15, Problem 17WYL
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To determine:
The name of the thick tract that joins the cerebellum and brainstem.
Introduction:
The brainstem is the association of the brain with the spinal cord. The brainstem consists of three major regions: midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata. The brainstem contains reflex and autonomic centers which house the various cranial nerves.
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