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The medulla oblongata connects the higher levels of the brain to the spinal cord, and is responsible for several functions of the autonomous nervous system, which include: | The medulla oblongata connects the higher levels of the brain to the spinal cord, and is responsible for several functions of the autonomous nervous system, which include: | ||
Respiration | Respiration, Cardiac center,CNS the sympathetic, parasympathetic nervous system, Vasomotor center (receptors in the blood vessels), Reflex centers of vomiting, coughing, sneezing, and swallowing. | ||
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Medulla Oblongata [[1]]
The medulla oblongata connects the higher levels of the brain to the spinal cord, and is responsible for several functions of the autonomous nervous system, which include:
Respiration, Cardiac center,CNS the sympathetic, parasympathetic nervous system, Vasomotor center (receptors in the blood vessels), Reflex centers of vomiting, coughing, sneezing, and swallowing.
Term first found in HGS Manual: Page 103