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.
Quick Answer. Symptoms of a brown recluse spider bite include minor burning, white blisters and severe pain at the bite site, followed by severe itching, nausea, vomiting, fever and muscle pain, according to eMedicineHealth. The initial bite may just look red with fang marks before healing during the next few weeks after the bite.
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.