I was looking thru the Lesion Locations and Symptoms sticky thread here and noticed this, so hope it can be helpful to you.
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BRAIN STEM - Neurological functions located in the brain stem include those necessary for survival (breathing, digestion, heart rate, blood pressure) and for arousal (being awake and alert). It is the pathway for all fiber tracts passing up and down from peripheral nerves and spinal cord to the highest parts of the brain. This includes:
Medulla Oblongata - primarily a relay station for the crossing of motor tracts between the spinal cord and the brain. It also contains the respiratory, vasomotor and cardiac centers, as well as many mechanisms for controlling reflex activities such as coughing, gagging, swallowing and vomiting
Mid-brain - nerve pathway of the cerebral hemispheres and contains auditory and visual reflex centers
Pons - links different parts of the brain and serves as a relay station from the medulla to the higher cortical structures of the brain. It contains the respiratory center.
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http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/thread3436.html
Praying today has been a restful one for your daughter and family.
Cheri