ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which part of the brain controls involuntary movements such as digestion and your heartbeat?
A
cerebrum
B
cerebellum
C
medulla/spinal cord
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The brain stem sits beneath your cerebrum in front of your cerebellum. It connects the brain to the spinal cord and controls automatic functions such as breathing, digestion, heart rate and blood pressure.

Detailed explanation-2: -Medulla controls the functioning of the internal organs by controlling their involuntary actions such as heart beat, breathing, blood pressure and peristaltic movements of the alimentary canal.

Detailed explanation-3: -The central nervous system (CNS) consists of the brain and spinal cord. The CNS controls the voluntary actions of the body, as well as some involuntary actions, such as reflexes.

Detailed explanation-4: -Your medulla oblongata is the bottom-most part of your brain. Its location means it’s where your brain and spinal cord connect, making it a key conduit for nerve signals to and from your body. It also helps control vital processes like your heartbeat, breathing and blood pressure.

Detailed explanation-5: -Your medulla oblongata plays a vital role in regulating those involuntary processes. Without this vital section of your brain, your body and brain wouldn’t be able to communicate with each other.

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