One of the following controls the peristaltic movements of the alimentary canal. This one is :

(a) cerebrum

(b) cerebellum

(c) pons

(d) medulla

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Solution

(d) medulla

The medulla controls the involuntary actions like the peristaltic movements of the alimentary canal.

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