The process of swallowing is controlled by:
Correct answer: C. Medulla oblongata
- A. Hypothalamus
- B. Hormones
- C. Medulla oblongata
- D. Sympathetic nervous system
Explanation
The swallowing CPG is located within the medulla oblongata. Swallowing is indeed a primitive reflex, which means that it is present in all animals with organs serving differentiated functions and that it emerges early during development.
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