medulla oblongata

created by Kalie Ma
(thing) by Kalie Ma (3.8 mon) (print)   (I like it!) Sat Nov 13 1999 at 14:25:55
The part of the brain that is that contains the centers controlling involuntary vital functions.

See also: brain stem, mesencephalon, pons
(thing) by ophie (2.2 y) (print)   (I like it!) Tue Apr 11 2000 at 18:05:43
the medulla oblongata also functions as a router for electrical impulses between the spinal cord and the brain.
(thing) by melodrame (4.4 y) (print)   (I like it!) 1 C! Thu Oct 26 2000 at 0:23:35
To elaborate on Kalie Ma's definition, the medulla oblongata has three vital centres:

It's also responsible for certain reflex actions such as swallowing, sneezing and vomiting.

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