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Why is the brain stem sometimes called the “reptilian brain”?
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Why is the brain stem sometimes called the “reptilian brain”?

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The brain stem is sometimes called the "reptilian brain", because it is the oldest area of the human brain and that part has evolved for millions of years. The brain stem is also found in the brain of a reptile.
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