Medulla Oblongata
- Contains:
- Reticular formation – arousal, motor functions.
- RVLM – controls respiration and cardiovascular function.
- Raphe nuclei – serotonin, sleep-wake regulation.
- Area postrema – detects toxins (weak BBB) → vomiting.
- Cochlear nucleus – auditory processing.
- Inferior olive – motor coordination.
- Vestibular nuclei – balance.