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Which area of the brain-stem controls heart rate and breathing?

A

midbrain

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pons

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C

medulla

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D

thalamus

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Solution

The correct option is C medulla
The brain and the spinal cord are parts of the central nervous system. The brain is divided into forebrain, midbrain and hindbrain. The hindbrain is divided into pons, medulla and cerebellum. The midbrain, pons and medulla together form the brainstem. The medulla contains centres which control respiration, cardiovascular reflexes and gastric secretions.

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