Question

Name three involuntary actions controlled by the medulla in the hindbrain.

Answer 1

Medulla:

1. The medulla oblongata, often known as the medulla, is the lowest section of the brain and the brainstem.
2. The pons connects the medulla oblongata to the midbrain, and it is continuous with the spinal cord posteriorly, merging at the foramen magnum at the base of the skull.
3. Involuntary actions are those that occur without the conscious or willing participation of an individual.
4. Heartbeat, blood pressure, breathing, and digestion are all controlled by the medulla oblongata.