Salivation is controlled by the salivatory nuclei located in the medulla oblongata region of the brainstem. These nuclei receive input from higher brain centers as well as sensory information to regulate the production of saliva.
The brainstem, specifically the superior olivary complex, is responsible for processing auditory reflexes such as the startle reflex and sound localization.
The brainstem controls the involuntary muscles and the cerebellum controls the voluntary muscles.
The medulla oblongata, located in the brainstem, controls the basic rhythm of respiration by sending signals to the diaphragm and intercostal muscles to contract and relax. These muscles are responsible for the inhalation and exhalation process during breathing.
Anticipatory salivation is triggered by conditioned stimuli that have been associated with the ingestion of food. For example, the sight or smell of food, or even certain sounds or words related to food, can induce a physiological response in the form of salivation. This anticipatory response is a learned behavior that helps prepare the body for digestion.
The autonomic nervous system, specifically the medulla oblongata, within the brainstem, controls essential functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, and digestion. This area regulates these functions automatically, without conscious effort.
The medulla of the brain controls salivation due to a trigger such as the thought of eating food.
BRAINSTEM The medulla (located in the lower half of the brainstem).
medulla oblongata
Brainstem
The brainstem, specifically the medulla oblongata, controls functions like heartbeat, digestion, and breathing. It regulates these essential bodily functions through the autonomic nervous system.
Brainstem: Medulla
It is the medulla oblongata that controls swallowing. It also controls functions such as breathing and blood pressure. It is the lower portion of the brainstem.
The brainstem controls the involuntary muscles and the cerebellum controls the voluntary muscles.
The brainstem, specifically the superior olivary complex, is responsible for processing auditory reflexes such as the startle reflex and sound localization.
The brainstem controls several body functions. Heart rate, Blood pressure, alertness and arousal are all controlled by the brainstem. In infants, there are studies that prove that the brain stem is partly in control of auditory functions.
Breathing is controlled in the brainstem.
The medulla oblongata, located in the brainstem, controls the basic rhythm of respiration by sending signals to the diaphragm and intercostal muscles to contract and relax. These muscles are responsible for the inhalation and exhalation process during breathing.