Fox squirrel (Sciurus niger): The fox squirrel is the largest tree squirrel in Illinois, weighing one and three-quarters to two pounds with a length of 19 Â½ to 22 inches. The fur is a mix of rusty-yellow with black with an overall reddish cast. The fur on the ears, belly, and edge of the tail is lighter.
Audiologists are able to measure the speed and intensity of these pulses to determine if there is hearing loss or a lesion that is upsetting the flow of the sound information through the brainstem. This measurement is called a brainstem auditory evoked response (BAER).
Brainstem. The brainstem is connected to the spinal cord at the back of the brain. The brainstem controls unconscious functions such as respiration, digestion, and pulse. Three structures comprise the brainstem: the midbrain, the pons, and the medulla oblongata.The midbrain controls eye movement and focus.uman Brain Anatomy. The human brain is the powerhouse and control center for all physiological and cognitive functions. The brain controls lower, unconscious physiological activities such as breathing, pulse, and digestion; and higher, conscious activities such as thinking, reasoning, and feeling.