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What part of the brain controls cardiac function?


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Medulla oblongata

  1. The base of the brain is called the medulla oblongata. Because of its position, where the brain and spinal cord converge, it serves as a vital pathway for nerve messages traveling to and from the body.
  2. Additionally, it aids in the regulation of critical functions including blood pressure, respiration, and pulse.
  3. The cardiac, respiratory, vomiting, and vasomotor centers are located in the medulla.
  4. The myelencephalon gives rise to the medulla oblongata during embryonic development.

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