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[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/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 | 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 – chemoreceptorsCardiac center – sympathetic, parasympathetic nervous system, Vasomotor center – baroreceptors, Reflex centers of vomiting, coughing, sneezing, and swallowing. | Respiration – chemoreceptorsCardiac center – sympathetic, parasympathetic nervous system, Vasomotor center – baroreceptors, Reflex centers of vomiting, coughing, sneezing, and swallowing. |