The Midbrain:
- Consists of the Tectum and Tegmentum
- Tectum
- Located in the Dorsal region of the midbrain
- Consists of superior colliculi and inferior colliculi
- Function
- Controls Auditory and Visual Responses
- Superior Colliculi: Visual Receptors
- Inferior Colliculi: Auditory Receptors
- Tegmentum
- The tegmentum is the area within the brain stem
- Functions:
- Controls Motor Functions
- Regulates Awareness and attention
- Regulates some autonomic functions
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