Assertion: brainstem | /r/CapableOf | control consciousness
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text: The brainstem controls the flow of messages between the brain and the rest of the body, and it also controls basic body functions such as breathing, swallowing, heart rate, blood pressure, consciousness, and whether one is awake or sleepy.
text: The brainstem controls certain complex functions such as respiration, cardiovascular regulation, consciousness, and sleep.