Involuntary actions in the body are controlled by:

Cerebrum

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Cerebellum

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Medulla oblongata

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Corpus callosum

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Solution

The correct option is C
Medulla oblongata

Involuntary actions in the body are controlled by the medulla oblongata in the hindbrain. An involuntary action is one which occurs without the conscious choice of an individual. For example, peristaltic movement of the alimentary canal, breathing and the beating of the heart.

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The part of brain which controls the involuntary actions such as heart beat, breathing, blood pressure, etc. is :

(a) pons

(b) medulla

(d) cerebellum

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