The most primitive part of the brain connecting the cerebrum to the spinal cord, controlling vital automatic functions like breathing and heart rate.
From Old English 'braegen' (brain) + 'stemn' (stem, trunk). The stem connecting brain to spinal cord.
The brainstem is your brain's life support system — it handles breathing, heartbeat, and consciousness without you ever having to think about it.
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