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The autonomic nervous system is controlled by nerve centers in the spinal cord and brain stem. It is also influenced by the midbrain and cortex, and the cognitive centers affect reactions such as blushing.

Regarding the actual brain structure that contains autonomic centers regulating heart rate, respiration and other visceral activities, the answer is the medulla.

*The medulla also is mainly composed of fiber tracts.

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What contains the autonomic center that regulate blood pressure and respiratory rhythm?

the medulla oblongata


Contains autonomic centers regulating blood pressure and heart rate?

Medulla.


The medulla oblongata regulates?

The medulla is found in the cardiovascular center of the brain and controls receptors in the body to control homeostasis (physical conditions such as temperature within the body).


What functions are partially overseen by the medulla?

The medulla partially oversees autonomic functions such as breathing, heart rate, blood pressure, and digestion. It also helps regulate reflexes such as coughing, sneezing, and swallowing.


Is a regulation of blood pressure somatic?

Autonomic


Is the Regulation of blood pressure autonomic or somatic?

The regulation of blood pressure is primarily autonomic, controlled by the autonomic nervous system. It involves reflexes that can adjust heart rate, blood vessel diameter, and volume of blood in circulation to maintain blood pressure within a normal range. Somatic control, which involves conscious effort, is not a significant factor in regulating blood pressure.


What function does the medulla perform?

The medulla contains an autonomic reflex center involved in maintaining homeostasis of important visceral organs. Including the cardiac center which adjusts force and rate of heart contraction and the vasomotor center that regulates blood pressure by acting on smooth muscle in the walls of peripheral arterioles. Lastly, the respiratory center which controls the depth and rhythm of breathing.


Where are the main integrating centers for most autonomic reflexes?

The primary autonomic center of the brain is the Medulla Oblongata which is responsible for autonomic functions such as breathing, heart rate and blood pressure.


Is the regulation of blood pressure a somatic reflex?

No, the regulation of blood pressure is not considered a somatic reflex. It is primarily controlled by autonomic reflexes involving the cardiovascular system, which are regulated by the autonomic nervous system and hormones. Somatic reflexes typically involve skeletal muscles and are responsible for voluntary movements.


Where are the vital centers for the control of visceral activities?

The hypothalamus influences the autonomic centers in the brain stem and the spinal cord. In this way it regulates many Visceral activites such as heart rate, blood pressure respiratory rate and motility of digestive tract


When baroreceptors sense a change in pressure is the autonomic nervous system activated?

YES


What branch of the nervous system decreases blood pressure?

autonomic nervous system