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In addition the thalamus in the brain translates signals in such a
way that the brain can perceive them, so that the brainstem regulates
such important functions as respiration, blood flow in the veins, heart-
beat, sleep and wakefulness. It is impossible for a human to maintain
even respiration by conscious control. If that control were handed over
to you, then in all probability you would die the moment you fell asleep.
Yet even though breathing is one of your most basic needs, you need pay
it no conscious attention at all. Without your being aware of it, a mech-
anism in your body works in a systematic and uninterrupted manner.