Part of brain that controls automatic systems of the body.

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The medulla oblongata is a small structure present in the lowest region of the brain.
It mainly controls the body’s autonomic functions such as heartbeat, breathing, and digestion.
Thus, Medulla oblongata controls the involuntary actions or the automatic systems of the body.

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