The medulla regulates breathing, swallowing, blood pressure, and heart rate.
The pons links the cerebellum to the cerebrum.
The midbrain helps control vision and hearing.
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Medulloblastomas. Medulloblastomas are always located in the cerebellum, which is at the base and toward the back of the brain. They represent about 3% of all brain tumors.
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Pituitary Tumors. Pituitary tumors comprise about 10% of primary brain tumors and are often benign, slow-growing masses in the pituitary gland.
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Other Brain Tumor Locations. Optic nerve gliomas occur in the optic nerve, which is located behind the eye. Acoustic neuromas make up 7.5% of brain tumors.
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