Midbrain in the brain. Computer artwork of a person's head showing the brain inside. The highlighted area shows the midbrain. The midbrain,or mesencephalon,is part of the brainstem. It is the smallest region of the brain and acts as a relay station for auditory and visual information. It controls many important functions including the visual and auditory systems,and eye movement. The substantia nigra in the midbrain contains a large number of dopamine-producing neurons,the degeneration of which is associated with Parkinson’s disease | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / Harris, Roger |
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