NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
HUMAN ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGY
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Question
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What area of the brain controls functions necessary for survival?
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cerebellum
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optic nerve
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brain stem
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cerebrum
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Medulla. At the bottom of the brainstem, the medulla is where the brain meets the spinal cord. The medulla is essential to survival. Functions of the medulla regulate many bodily activities, including heart rhythm, breathing, blood flow, and oxygen and carbon dioxide levels.
Detailed explanation-2: -Medulla oblongata: The bottom part of the brainstem helps regulate your breathing, heart rhythms, blood pressure and swallowing.
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