Neuromodulatory Control of Brainstem Function in Health and Disease

• Other Authors: Noga, Brian R. (Editor), Lebedev, Mikhail (Editor), Opris, Ioan (Editor), Mitchell, Gordon S. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media SA 2020
• Subjects: Science: general issues; Neurosciences; brainstem; neuromodulation; locomotion; neurotransmitters and motor control; autonomic function; spinal cord injury; movement-related disorders; pain
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The brainstem is a conduit connecting higher brain centers, cerebellum and spinal cord and provides the main sensory and motor innervation to the face, head and neck via the cranial nerves. It plays a pivotal role in the regulation of respiration, locomotion, posture, balance, arousal (alertness, aw...