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Write the function of Medulla obiongata.

State one function of the medulla.

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Medulla Oblongata regulates vital involuntary functions such as heartbeat, breathing, blood pressure, and reflex actions like swallowing and vomiting.

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Chapter 10: The Nervous System - Short answer type [Page 136]

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Selina Concise Biology [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 10 The Nervous System
Short answer type | Q 5.4 | Page 136

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