HUMAN NUTRITION

Detailed explanation-1: -The medulla oblongata controls breathing, blood pressure, heart rhythms and swallowing. Messages from the cortex to the spinal cord and nerves that branch from the spinal cord are sent through the pons and the brainstem.

Detailed explanation-2: -The brain stem is the lower part of the brain that’s connected to the spinal cord (part of the central nervous system in the spinal column). The brain stem is responsible for regulating most of the body’s automatic functions that are essential for life. These include: breathing.

Detailed explanation-3: -The hypothalamus helps keep the body’s internal functions in balance. It helps regulate: Appetite and weight. Body temperature.

Detailed explanation-4: -The thalamus acts as a gatekeeper for messages passed between the spinal cord and the cerebral hemispheres. The hypothalamus controls emotions. It also regulates your body’s temperature and controls crucial urges-such as eating or sleeping.