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The involuntary actions in the body are controlled by: ​

A
medulla in forebrain​
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medulla in spinal cord ​
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medulla in midbrain
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D
medulla in hindbrain ​
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Solution

The correct option is D medulla in hindbrain ​
Answer: (b) medulla in hind-brain. ​ ​

Involuntary actions such as breathing, salivation, and peristalsis are controlled by the medulla oblongata which is a part of hind-brain.​ ​
  • The other two parts of the hind-brain are the pons and cerebellum.​

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