the cerebellum enables the body to maintain balance and posture. Brain Stem The brain stem, situated at the bottom of the brain, is made up of three main parts: the midbrain, pons, and medulla ...

Cerebellum Controls balance, co-ordination of movement and muscular activity. Medulla oblongata Controls unconscious activities such as heart rate and breathing rate. Hypothalamus Regulates ...

The inner regions of the brain closer to incoming blood flow (pons/medulla, thalamus ... compared to outer brain regions (cerebellum, striatum, and frontal, occipital, and temporal cortices).