EMBRYOLOGY
NERVOUS SYSTEM
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Question
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What part of the brain is the “coordination center” controlling respiration, blood pressure, and chemical balance?
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hypothalamus
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thalamus
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cerebellum
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cerebrum
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Medulla oblongata: The bottom part of the brainstem helps regulate your breathing, heart rhythms, blood pressure and swallowing.
Detailed explanation-2: -The respiratory center is located in the medulla oblongata and is involved in the minute-to-minute control of breathing.
Detailed explanation-3: -The hypothalamus is located at the base of the brain. It makes hormones that control hormones released in the pituitary gland. The hypothalamus controls water balance, sleep, temperature, appetite, mood, reproductive behaviors, and blood pressure.
Detailed explanation-4: -The area of the brain responsible for controlling respiration is called the brain stem.
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