PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The ____ is in charge of involuntary muscles movement such as breathing, your heart beat and your reflexes.
A
Cerebrum
B
Cerebellum
C
Medulla
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Medulla Oblongata This portion of the brain stem is located just above the spinal cord. It regulates vital functions, such as heartbeat and breathing.

Detailed explanation-3: -The medulla oblongata is the rod-shaped part of the brain which is seen below the cerebrum, located near the cerebellum of the brain. It controls involuntary actions like heartbeat and breathing.

Detailed explanation-4: -The actions of involuntary muscles are mainly controlled by the autonomic nervous system in the body. These involuntary muscles include smooth muscles and cardiac muscles.

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