Which part of the brain contains centers for the control of respiration, heart-beat and blood pressure?
Which part of the brain contains centers for the control of respiration, heart-beat and blood pressure?
(A) Medulla oblongata
(B) Medulla
(C) Cerebellum
(D) Cerebrum
The medulla oblongata is located at the end of the brain stem and controls our automatic, involuntary functions. It controls breathing, the beating of the heart, blood pressure, and the function of swallowing and coughing. All of these happen without us having to think about them
Medulla – It can also refer to the inner part of other organs, such as the adrenal medulla or renal medulla.
Cerebellum – It is responsible for balance and coordination.
Cerebrum – It is responsible for thinking, memory, and voluntary actions.