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Breathing rate in mammals is controlled by a part of the brain, called as

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Thalamus
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Hypothalamus
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Medulla oblongata
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Cerebellum
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Solution

The correct option is B Medulla oblongata
The medulla oblongata is the part of the hind brain. It extended to form brain stem. It controls all involuntary functions, such as heart beat, breathing etc.

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