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==See Also== | |||
Medulla Oblongata | |||
[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medulla_oblongata]] | |||
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. | |||