The ______________ is the continuation of the medulla oblongata.

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Solution

Spinal cord:
Medulla oblongata is a part of the brain stem.
Medulla oblongata emerges from the base of the brain and joins the brain to the spinal cord.
Spinal cord is a tube-like structure and runs inside the vertebral column.
Final answer: The spinal cord is the continuation of the medulla oblongata.

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