Medulla Oblongata

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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 theautonomous nervous system, which include: Respiration – chemoreceptorsCardiac center – sympathetic, parasympathetic nervous systemVasomotor center – baroreceptorsReflex centers of vomiting, coughing, sneezing, and swallowing.


Term first found in HGS Manual: Page 103