Locations of autonomic nuclei and centers are shown in transverse (left), dorsal (right), and mid-sagittal (top) views of the brainstem. Preganglionic parasympathetic nuclei (p.) are green. The nucleus of the solitary tract is orange. Locations of selected autonomic centers (relay & premotor neurons) are yellow. (Bilateral structures are shown on one side only in the dorsal view.)

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