AP PSYCHOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR

THE NERVOUS AND ENDOCRINE SYSTEMS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The part of the human central nervous system that controls breathing is the
A
cerebrum
B
cerebellum
C
medulla
D
spinal cord
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -This portion of the brain stem is located just above the spinal cord. It regulates vital functions, such as heartbeat and breathing.

Detailed explanation-2: -The nervous system Your breathing usually does not require any thought, because it is controlled by the autonomic nervous system, also called the involuntary nervous system. The parasympathetic system slows your breathing rate.

Detailed explanation-3: -The respiratory center is located in the medulla oblongata and is involved in the minute-to-minute control of breathing.

Detailed explanation-4: -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. Manages other automatic processes. These are things that your body often does without you having to think about them.

Detailed explanation-5: -medulla oblongata, also called medulla, the lowest part of the brain and the lowest portion of the brainstem. The medulla oblongata is connected by the pons to the midbrain and is continuous posteriorly with the spinal cord, with which it merges at the opening (foramen magnum) at the base of the skull.

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