Consisting of three major "primary" regions. The first is called Proencephalon, next is the Mesencephalon, and last but not least is the Rhombencephalon. The brain along with the spinal cord are "protected" by meninges, which are three connective tissue membranes. The three layers are named Dura Mater, Arachnoid Mater, Pia Mater.
My favorite part of this lesson, would be the word Medulla Oblongata! Not only does it sound cool, but it makes you sound very intelligent too! The Oblongata relays messages back and forth from the brain and the spinal cord. It is also responsible for many autonomic functions in the body, such as breathing, blood pressure, swallowing, vomiting, and/ or relexes.
I remember in high school, my anatomy teacher always said it in a funny way. Ever since then I can correctly pronounce and say Medulla Oblongata in the funnest ways!
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