NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

EMBRYOLOGY

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
____ is the lowermost part of the brain.
A
Medulla
B
Cerebellum
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The medulla is the lowermost portion of the brain stem, which is continuous with the spinal cord at the level of the foramen magnum.

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: -medulla oblongata, also called medulla, the lowest part of the brain and the lowest portion of the brainstem. The medulla oblongata is connected by the pons to the midbrain and is continuous posteriorly with the spinal cord, with which it merges at the opening (foramen magnum) at the base of the skull.

Detailed explanation-4: -The brainstem is the structure that connects the cerebrum of the brain to the spinal cord and cerebellum. It is composed of three sections in descending order: the midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata.

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