Which of the following is not the function of medulla oblongata?
Correct answer: C. Connection between brain and spinal cord
- A. Breathing
- B. Swallowing
- C. Connection between brain and spinal cord
- D. Heart beat
Explanation
The explanation for this question is as follow: Medulla oblongata controls several automatic functions, such as breathing, Heart rate, blood pressure and swallowing. It is not directly involved in connection between brain and spinal cord.It is the function of whole brain stem.
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