The involuntary actions in the body are controlled by :
(a) medulla in forebrain
(b)medulla in hindbrain
(c) medulla in spinal cord
(d) medulla in midbrain

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(b) medulla in the hindbrain

The medulla controls various involuntary actions such as heart beat, breathing, blood pressure and peristaltic movement in the body.

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Cerebellum, medulla and pons are the parts of :

(a) midbrain

(b) hindbrain

(d) spinal cord

Which of the following statements are true about the brain?

(i) The main thinking part of brain is hindbrain.

(ii) Centres of hearing, smell, memory, sight, etc. are located in the forebrain.

(iii) Involuntary actions like salivation, vomiting, blood pressure are controlled by the medulla in the hindbrain.

(iv) Cerebellum does not control posture and balance of the body.

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