It's called the pons.
The vagus nerve arises as a group of rootlets on the anterolateral surface of the medulla oblongata.
The nerves cross over at the medulla oblongata. This is where the nerve fibers from the brain cross to the opposite side of the body, allowing for communication between the brain and the rest of the body.
The medulla oblongata is about 1 1/2 to 2 inches long. It is the center of the nerve cells and controls the amount of air breathe and how many times you breathe a minute.
medulla oblongata
medulla oblongata
The part of the brain that controls breathing in the Medulla Oblongata which is located in the Hind Brain ( right on top of the spinal cord). Other functions of the Medulla Oblongata are -Regulates heart rate and diameter of blodd vessels -Acts as a passage /road between nerve tracts in the spinal cord and the upper brain. Without the Medulla Oblongata we would die.
The majority of nerve fibers cross from the right to the left at the level of the medulla oblongata in the brainstem. This crossing, known as decussation, occurs in structures like the pyramids in the medulla.
The Medulla Oblongata The medulla oblongata helps control the body's autonomic functions (things you don't need to think about to perform) like respiration, digestion and heart rate. Also acts as a relay station for nerve signals going to/from the brain
Symptoms of damage to the medulla oblongata is that the nerve signals between the spinal cord and the brain would no longer be working. The medulla helps to control vital functions of the brain such as breathing, blood pressure and regulating heart rate.
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The medulla oblongata is the part of the brainstem that contains nerve centers that control vital processes such as heart rate, breathing, blood pressure, and reflexes like swallowing and vomiting. It plays a crucial role in maintaining homeostasis and ensuring the body's survival.
The medulla oblongata is responsible for controlling vital autonomic functions such as blood pressure, heart rate, breathing, and swallowing. It also serves as a relay center for sensory and motor pathways traveling between the brain and spinal cord.