midbrain

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Brainstem structure that functions as a relay system, transmitting information necessary for vision and hearing. It also plays an important role in motor movement, pain, and the sleep/wake cycle

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Essentials: How Your Brain Functions & Interprets the World | Dr. David Berson

Andrew Huberman

A part of the brainstem, involved in processing visual information, controlling reflexes, and orienting behavior.