Question

Name the lowest part of the brain.

Answer 1

Medulla oblongata:

1. The medulla oblongata is the swollen tip of the spinal cord and is a part of the hindbrain.
2. It is the lowest part of the brain.
3. The medulla oblongata controls several involuntary functions, such as regulating heartbeat, breathing, swallowing, etc. Also, it regulates several functions of the cerebrum, such as sleep and loss of consciousness.