MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What controls breathing, heart rate, blood pressure, swallowing, coughing, etc.?
A
Thalamus
B
Pons
C
Medulla oblongata
D
Cerebellum
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The medulla oblongata can regulate the body’s blood pressure, pulse, and cardiac contractions based on the body’s needs. Lastly, it controls reflexes like vomiting, swallowing, coughing, and sneezing.

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 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-4: -The medulla is essential to survival. Functions of the medulla regulate many bodily activities, including heart rhythm, breathing, blood flow, and oxygen and carbon dioxide levels. The medulla produces reflexive activities such as sneezing, vomiting, coughing and swallowing.

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