PHYSIOLOGY
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
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Question
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Automatic reflex centers for the heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, swallowing, and vomiting
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Medulla Oblongata
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Pons
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Midbrain
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Thalamus
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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 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.
Detailed explanation-3: -The medulla oblongata helps regulate breathing, heart and blood vessel function, digestion, sneezing and swallowing.
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