Brainstem nuclei

Clusters of neurons in the brainstem that regulate specific bodily functions, such as breathing and heart rate.

  1. Nociceptors vs. Thermoreceptors (Neuroscience Tips)
  2. Gut-brain axis vs. HPA axis (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis) (Neuroscience Tips)
  3. Decussation vs. Ipsilateral Pathways (Neuroscience Tips)
  4. Substantia Nigra vs. Globus Pallidus (Neuroscience Tips)
  5. Neurogenic Pain: Central vs. Peripheral (Location Matters)
  6. Auditory Cortex vs. Auditory Pathway (Neuroscience Tips)
  7. Basal Ganglia vs. Cerebellum (Neuroscience Tips)
  8. Superior Colliculus vs. Inferior Colliculus (Neuroscience Tips)