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It controls involuntary activities like breathing, heart-beat, blood pressure, peristaltic movements of alimentary canal, etc.
It also controls the centre of reflexes like coughing, sneezing, swallowing, secretion of saliva and vomiting.
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The medulla oblongata plays a critical role in transmitting signals between the spinal cord and the higher parts of the brain and in controlling autonomic activities, such as heartbeat and respiration.
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∙ 13y agoThe Medulla Oblangata helps control the body's functions(things you do not think about in order to do) for example digestion,respiring among others
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∙ 12y agoheart beating etc
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Respiratory control centers are located in the .?
medulla and pons
What system is the medulla oblangata a part of?
The medulla oblongata is the the most caudal portion of the brain step just superior to and continuous with the spinal cord proper. It is part of the nervous system.
Which part of the brain is affected by alchol?
It affects the cerebellum which is in charge of balance and the frontal lobes.
What part of the brain controls basic life support functions?
The brain stem, which consists of the midbrain, pons, and medulla, ot medulla oblongata - which keeps you breathing and your heart beating in proper rhythm. If your heat needs to slow down the heart is influenced by via cranial nerve X, the Vagus nerve.
What general function would be lost if the pyramids of the medulla were severed?
Which medulla?
Respiratory control centers are located in the .?
medulla and pons
What is the conical extension of the spinal cord?
medulla oblangata
Does the Medulla oblangata connect the spinal cord to the brain?
yes
What is the part of the brain that connects the brain to the spinal cord?
medulla oblangata
Which functions of the brain controls the basic functions of life?
medulla oblangata
The part of the nervous system which works closely with the respiratory system for inhalation is the?
medulla oblangata
What part of the human brain controls your anus?
medulla oblangata
What system is the medulla oblangata a part of?
The medulla oblongata is the the most caudal portion of the brain step just superior to and continuous with the spinal cord proper. It is part of the nervous system.
Where do you find the cardio regulatory center located in?
the cardioregulatory center is located in the medulla oblangata of the brain and can alter the heart rate by way of the autonomic nervous system.
What is the function of the medulla in a fetal pig?
what is the function of the medulla
Which part of the brain is affected by alchol?
It affects the cerebellum which is in charge of balance and the frontal lobes.
What part of the brain controls basic life support functions?
The brain stem, which consists of the midbrain, pons, and medulla, ot medulla oblongata - which keeps you breathing and your heart beating in proper rhythm. If your heat needs to slow down the heart is influenced by via cranial nerve X, the Vagus nerve.
