Medulla (Oblongata)(part of the brain stem) contains an autonomic reflex center involved in maintaining
homeostasis of important visceral organs. It contains several centers:
1. The cardiac center adjusts force and rate of heart contraction.
2. The vasomotor center regulates blood pressure by acting on smooth muscle
in the walls of peripheral arterioles.
3. The respiratory center controls the depth and rhythm of breathing.
describe three homeostatics discorders and explain how homeostatisis is lost in each condition
medulla oblongata
medulla oblongata
The brain stem is divided into three section known as: midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongatta. The medulla is referred to as the cardiac and respiratory centers of the body. It is in the medulla oblongatta that the basic control of the external respiration that occurs in the lungs. The medulla sends a signal via the phrenic nerve that control the involuntary portion of breathing. Breathing is a process that is unique in the body in that it is controlled both by voluntary and involuntary mechanisms.
Of the brainstem.
The part of the brainstem that houses the reflex centers for respiration and cardiovascular functioning is the medulla oblongata.
medulla and pons
medulla oblongata
Medulla Oblongata
Increased arterial carbon dioxide will be detected by the breathing control centers which are situated in the medulla. The medulla is the most important part of the brain.
The respiratory centers which control involuntary breathing rates are in the medulla and pons.
There are three vital centers in the medulla which control the heartbeat, the rate of breathing, and the diameter of the blood vessels. Centers that help coordinate swallowing, vomiting, hiccoughing, coughing, and sneezing are also located in the medulla.
There are three vital centers in the medulla which control the heartbeat, the rate of breathing, and the diameter of the blood vessels.
medulla oblongata
medulla oblongata
Respiratory control centers are located in the medulla and the pons. In the medulla the ventral respiratory group contains rhythm generators whose output drives respiration. Also in the medulla, the neurons of the dorsal respiratory group integrate peripheral sensory input and modify the rhythms generated by the VRG. The pons respiratory centers interact with the medulla centers to smooth the breathing pattern. The respiratory center (RC), itself, is located in the medulla oblongata, the lowermost portion of the brainstem.
medulla oblongata
Respiratory control centers are located in the medulla and the pons. In the medulla the ventral respiratory group contains rhythm generators whose output drives respiration. Also in the medulla, the neurons of the dorsal respiratory group integrate peripheral sensory input and modify the rhythms generated by the VRG. The pons respiratory centers interact with the medulla centers to smooth the breathing pattern. The respiratory center (RC), itself, is located in the medulla oblongata, the lowermost portion of the brainstem.