Question

Medulla oblongata controls

• A. Smelling
• B. Beating of heart and respiratory movement.
• C. Intelligence and will power
• D. Balancing of the body.

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Beating of heart and respiratory movement.

The correct option is C:

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Medulla oblongata is the portion of brain stem that joins brain to spinal cord.
2. It controls the functions of internal organs like beating of heart and respiratory movement.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A and Option D:

1. Smelling and Intelligence and will power are controlled by cerebrum.
2. It is divided into two halves, left and right hemispheres.
3. Other activities controlled by cerebrum are thinking, reasoning, intelligence, memory, perception of pain, touch , sound and taste.

Option D:

1. Balancing of the body is controlled by cerebellum.
2. It is located under cerebrum.
3. Functions include maintains the balance of the body, muscular activities.

Thus, Medulla oblongata controls beating of heart and respiratory movement.