MICROANATOMY

MUSCLE NERVE CARTILAGE BONE

PERIPHERAL NERVE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Sneezing uses what part of the brain
A
Thalamus
B
Medulla oblongata
C
Spinal cord
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The sneezing reflex may be divided in two phases. The first is a nasal or sensitive phase, following stimulation of the nasal mucosa by chemical or physical irritants. The afferent pathways are through the olfactory and ethmoidal nerves, which converge in the putative “sneezing centre” in the medulla.

Detailed explanation-2: -Medulla Oblongata It regulates breathing, blood pressure, heartbeat, digestion, and sleep cycles. This structure is also responsible for reflexes of the face and throat, such as coughing, sneezing, gagging, and blinking.

Detailed explanation-3: -Medulla oblongata consists of accumulation of nerve cells act as vital centres of many automatic reflexes like vomiting, coughing and sneezing.

Detailed explanation-4: -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-5: -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.

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