NEET BIOLOGY

HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY

CONTROL AND COORDINATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Part of the brain that controls respiration, heart beat and peristalsis is
A
Cerebrum
B
Cerebellum
C
Hypothalamus
D
Medulla
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The brain stem sits beneath your cerebrum in front of your cerebellum. It connects the brain to the spinal cord and controls automatic functions such as breathing, digestion, heart rate and blood pressure.

Detailed explanation-2: -The process of peristalsis is controlled by the medulla oblongata. Esophageal peristalsis is typically assessed by performing an esophageal motility study.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -The respiratory center is located in the medulla oblongata and is involved in the minute-to-minute control of breathing.

Detailed explanation-5: -The spinal cord and brain remain connected thanks to it. Controlling automatic bodily processes including breathing, heart rate, blood pressure, and other similar processes is the major job of a brain stem. The area of the brain responsible for controlling respiration is called the brain stem.

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