Part of the brain that controls respiration, heart beat and peristalsis is

Medulla oblongata

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Pons

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Cerebrum

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Cerebellum

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Solution

The correct option is A Medulla oblongata
the correct answer is 'Medulla Oblongata'
The centers for control of respiration, heartbeat, and peristalsis are present in the medulla. Pons only has a center for respiration. The cerebrum is associated with higher centers for sensory and motor control whereas cerebellum is associated with functions like balance, planning etc.

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