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Question
Involuntary actions in the body are controlled by
Options
medulla in fore brain
medulla in mid brain
medulla in hind brain
medulla in spinal cord
Solution
medulla in hind brain
Explanation -
The hind brain contains three parts, cerebellum, pons and medulla oblongata. Medulla in the hind brain contains centers for respiration, cardiovascular reflex and gastric secretions. Many of the involuntary action including salivation, vomiting, blood pressure is controlled by it.
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