NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

EMBRYOLOGY

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The medulla oblongata connects the brain to the ____
A
heart
B
spinal cord
C
brain
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Your medulla oblongata is a part of your brainstem, which connects your brain to your spinal cord. That makes your medulla a major connection point in your nervous system. It also manages many of the most important functions of your body.

Detailed explanation-2: -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.

Detailed explanation-3: -Introduction. The medulla oblongata is the connection between the brainstem and the spinal cord, carrying multiple important functional centers. It is comprised of the cardiovascular-respiratory regulation system, descending motor tracts, ascending sensory tracts, and origin of cranial nerves IX, X, XI, and XII.

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