MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which part of the brain performs basic control of the heart?
A
medulla oblongata
B
amygdala
C
cerebellum
D
diencephalon
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -The medulla oblongata controls autonomic functions and connects the higher levels of the brain to the spinal cord. It is also responsible for regulating several basic functions of the autonomic nervous system, including: Respiration: chemoreceptors. Cardiac center: sympathetic system, parasympathetic system.

Detailed explanation-3: -The medulla or the midbrain is responsible for important bodily functions such as heartbeat and breathing, It is also responsible for hand-eye coordination and depth perception.

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