Midbrain, Pons Varolii, Medulla Oblongata, Cerebrum and Cerebellum
The midbrain is forms part of the brainstem (along with the medulla oblongata and pons varolii). It is responsible for your level of consciousness.
The midbrain consists of two stalk-like bans that come out from the base of the cerebrum and lead into the pons varolii. It contains both grey and white matter.
The pons varolii is located just below the midbrain and is responsible for regulating breathing rate and depth, co-ordination, eye movement, taste, facial expression and balance. The pons varolii acts as a bridge joining the cerebrum to the medulla oblongata and cerebellum and also joins the two hemispheres of the cerebellum to