The part of brain which is present on the top portion of medulla is called___

Cerebrum

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Cerebellum

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Vagus

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Pons

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Solution

The correct option is D
Pons

Besides the medulla oblongata, our brainstem also has a structure called the pons. It is a major structure in the upper part of your brainstem. The pons is located in the upper part of the brainstem, while the medulla oblongata is a structure located in the lower half of the brainstem.

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The part of brain which controls the involuntary actions such as heart beat, breathing, blood pressure, etc. is :

(a) pons

(b) medulla

(d) cerebellum

Pons is the part between mid brain and cerebrum.

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(a) cerebrum - memory

(b) cerebellum -balance of body

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