The cardiac control centre (CCC) is located in the .....

GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY

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The cardiac control centre (CCC) is located in the ____

A	sympathetic system
B	medulla oblongata
C	parasympathetic system
D	Purjunke fibres

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The cardiovascular centre, or cardiovascular center, is part of the medulla oblongata of the brainstem. Normally, the heart beats without nervous control. In some situations, such as exercise, and major trauma, the cardiovascular centre is responsible for altering heart rate.

Detailed explanation-2: -The cardiovascular center is a part of the human brain found in the medulla oblongata, responsible for regulation of cardiac output. Numerous receptors in the circulatory system can detect changes in pH or stretch and signal these changes to the cardiovascular center.

Detailed explanation-3: -The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for increasing heart rate. This is controlled by the CARDIAC CONTROL CENTRE situated in the MEDULLA OBLONGATA of the brain.

Detailed explanation-4: -Manages heart, circulation and breathing. Your medulla is where your cardiovascular and respiratory systems link together into a united system that controls your heart rate, breathing, blood pressure and more.

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