Primitive Life Functions Maintained By The Medulla Study Guide Flashcards
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Cardiovascular centers
- Cardiac centers: adjusts force and rate of heart contraction
- Vasomotor center: adjusts blood vessel diameter for regulation of blood pressure — as blood vessel constricts, blood pressure rises
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Respiratory centers
- Generate basic respiratory rhythm
- Control the rate and depth of breathing
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Other centers regulate:
Vomiting
Hiccuping
Swallowing
Coughing
Sneezing
