medulla oblangada (YouTube Video) Flashcards
1
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what is medulla responsible for
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involuntary functions, is involved with regulating cardiovascular and respiratory functions as well as a variety of reflexive actions like swallowing, coughing, and vomiting.
2
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what is the lowest part of the brainstem
A
medulla oblongata
3
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what is perhaps the most important action of the medulla
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regulation of cardiovascular and respiratory functions
4
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what are the the 2 important tracts for movement found in the triangular bundles of fiber in the medulla
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The corticospinal tract and corticobulbar tracts for movement
