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What are the advantages of having body function such as heart beat and breathing under involuntary control?
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∙ 14y ago
the most common advantage is that if a kid kind of tries to stop his heart from beating or his longs from moving. we all know what can happen to him n in very small kids it is much more prominent because they don't really know what is actually going on...................... so i hope u got it................ well that's what i have known till now..............
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoBecause it's rather important that they keep happening while you're asleep.
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Where are the respiratory centers housed which control involuntary breathing rates?
The respiratory centers which control involuntary breathing rates are in the medulla and pons.
What controls breathing and digestive?
Involuntary muscles control functions like breathing and digestion.
What muscles control involuntary movement like breathing digestion etc?
Smooth muscles control involuntary movement. However, breathing can be controlled by both voluntary and involuntary muscles. A person can hold their breath if they want but otherwise they don't need to think about it as the brain sets the rhythm.
Is breathing a voluntary action?
No, breathing is not voluntary. We breathe because we need to and we don't think about it. If we didn't breathe we would be dead, so it is an involuntary action. Breathing is unique in that you can temporarily control it, but most of the time breathing happens without thinking.
What is the task of the medulla?
the tasks of medulla are to control involuntary activities such as;breathing, blood circulation, respiration.
Is breathing an involuntary process or voluntary process?
Breathing is completely involuntary. You have to breath . Even with out thinking you will breath.
What is the function of the autonamic nervous system?
Subdivision of the peripheral nervous system that regulates involuntary functions.
what is the function of medulla and cerebellum?
The medulla oblongata is most vital part of the brain bcoz it controls the respiratory system . the medulla oblongata regulates involuntary functions, or those that are not under our control such as breathing and heart rate.
Why are the muscles of the heart and stomach are involuntary muscles?
Because they are controlled by the autonomic nervous system which is responsible for involuntary control of the heart and digestion (as well as breathing and such). If you had to voluntarily control your digestion or heart rhythm you wouldn't survive very long.
Do you control the muscular system or does it function without knowledge?
You have both an involuntary and a voluntary muscular system.
Do hypothalamus control involuntary actions like breathing?
it does so by determining how acidic the bloodis. if it has a low pH due to large abount of co2 in the blood then you breath more. if you have lots of oxygen and a higher pH then you breathe slower. this hapens in the cerabelum.
Can you control your involuntary organ?
You cannot control your involuntary organ. You can control your voluntary organ.
