Located of the brainstem; controls breathing and heartbeat; connects the medulla to the two sides of the cerebellum to help coordinate and integrate movement on each side of side of the body; involved in sleep and dreaming.
Common symptoms of a brown recluse spider bite include shivering, vomiting, nausea, fever, itching, shock and restlessness. The bite may come out as an injury of about 1 to 2 3/4 inches which takes several months of healing and will leave you with unsightly scars. The bite is usually deep and will cause pain eventually.
If you think you have been bitten by a brown recluse spider: 1  Remain calm. Too much excitement or movement will increase the flow of venom into the blood. 2  Apply a cool, wet cloth to the bite, or cover the bite with a cloth and apply an ice bag. 3  Do not apply a tourniquet. It may cause more harm than benefit.