+The brainstem is the vital stalk connecting the [Cerebrum](/wiki/cerebrum) to the [Spinal Cord](/wiki/spinal_cord), acting as a crucial communication pathway. It orchestrates essential life functions, including breathing, heart rate, and consciousness, without conscious thought.
+## See also
+- [Brain](/wiki/brain)
+- [Nervous System](/wiki/nervous_system)
+- [Medulla Oblongata](/wiki/medulla_oblongata)
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