GENERAL HISTOLOGY

NERVOUS SYSTEM SPECIAL SENSE

PERIPHERAL NERVE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Sneezing uses what part of the brain
A
Thalamus
B
Medulla oblongata
C
Spinal cord
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The medulla oblongata is a part of the hindbrain and controls the involuntary activities of the body like coughing, sneezing and swallowing.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -The medulla oblongata is responsible for regulating several basic functions of the autonomic nervous system, including respiration, cardiac function, vasodilation, and reflexes like vomiting, coughing, sneezing, and swallowing.

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