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Medulla oblongata is also known as __________________.

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Medulla oblongata is also known as medulla and is the lowest part of brainstem. The medulla oblongata is connected by the pons to the midbrain and is continuous posteriorly with the spinal cord. The medulla performs several functions like control of autonomic nervous activity, regulating respiration, heart rate and digestive processes, control of movement and control of and sleep etc.


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