Question

Part of the brain containing the cardiac centre, respiratory centre and vomiting centre is __________.

• A. Cerebrum
• B. Spinal cord
• C. Cerebellum
• D. Medulla oblongata

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Medulla oblongata

The human brain is the control centre of the nervous system. It is divided into three parts:

1. Cerebrum

2. Cerebellum

3. Medulla Oblongata

Cerebrum: It is the centre of memory and intelligence. It controls mental activities such as thinking and reasoning.

Cerebellum: It maintains the balance of the body and coordinates the movement of voluntary muscles.

Medulla oblongata: It controls heartbeat, breathing, vomiting and other involuntary movements.