Which part of the brain controls involuntary actions? Write the functions of any two regions of it.

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The brain stem or medulla oblongata regulates the vital involuntary actions like digestive system, respiratory system, circulatory system and other actions like blinking of eyes etc.
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Involuntary actions in the body are controlled by which part of the brain?

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

(a) pons

(b) medulla

(d) cerebellum

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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