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Tirant22 · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

The nurse is reviewing with the client that the brain stem is made up of the midbrain, pons, and medulla.

Based on this information, what is the function of the medulla that the nurse should incorporate into the client's teaching about the brain stem? A) Reflex center
B) Carries messages between the cerebrum and medulla
C) Responsible for respiration
D) Centers for vital body functions, such as heart rate, vasomotor tone, and respirations

Question 2

The nurse is reviewing with the client that the brain stem is made up of the midbrain, pons, and medulla. Based on this information, what are the functions of the pons that the nurse should incorporate into the client's teaching about the brain stem?

1 . Reflex center
2 . Carries messages between the cerebrum and medulla
3 . Responsible for respiration
4 . Centers for vital body functions, such as heart rate, vasomotor tone, and respirations
A) 1, 2
B) 1, 4
C) 2, 3
D) 3, 4

Jsherida · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Feedback:
The brain stem is made up of the midbrain, pons, and medulla. The medulla contains centers for vital body functions, such as heart rate, vasomotor tone, and respirations. The midbrain functions as a reflex center. The pons contains nerve tracts and carries messages between the cerebrum and medulla and is also responsible for respiration.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
The brain stem is made up of the midbrain, pons, and medulla. The pons contains nerve tracts and carries messages between the cerebrum and medulla and is also responsible for respiration. The midbrain functions as a reflex center. The medulla contains centers for vital body functions, such as heart rate, vasomotor tone, and respirations.