ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The part of the brain that controls involuntary processes
A
medulla
B
cerebrum
C
cerebellum
D
spinal cord
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The medulla oblongata is the rod-shaped part of the brain which is seen below the cerebrum, located near the cerebellum of the brain. It controls involuntary actions like heartbeat and breathing.

Detailed explanation-2: -The brain stem is in charge of all the functions your body needs to stay alive, like breathing air, digesting food, and circulating blood. Part of the brain stem’s job is to control your involuntary muscles-the ones that work automatically, without you even thinking about it.

Detailed explanation-3: -Your medulla is where your cardiovascular and respiratory systems link together into a united system that controls your heart rate, breathing, blood pressure and more.

Detailed explanation-4: -The medulla controls various involuntary actions such as heartbeat, breathing, blood pressure and peristaltic movement in the body.

Detailed explanation-5: -Medulla oblongata is the part of hindbrain. It is located in the brainstem, anterior to the cerebellum. It controls the involuntary functions . It is linked to the autonomic system and has cardiac, respiratory, vomiting and vasomotor centres.

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