PHYSIOLOGY
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
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Question
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What part of the brain is responsible for involuntary activities such as heart rate, body temperature, and blood pressure?
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medulla olongata
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cerebrum
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cerebellum
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pons
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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 controls the involuntary actions whereas forebrain is responsible for controlling the voluntary actions in the body.
Detailed explanation-3: -The autonomic system, a complex subset of the peripheral nervous system, controls involuntary activities, such as heart rate, temperature, and the smooth muscle activity of the vascular and digestive systems.
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