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JAMB Biology 1994 Question 29

Question 29

Nervous Coordination

The part of the brain that controls heart beat and breathing is the

  1. A.olfactory lobe
  2. B.cerebellum
  3. C.cerebral hemisphere
  4. D.medulla oblongata.
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Answer: D (medulla oblongata.)

Explanation

The medulla oblongata controls automatic activities such as heartbeat, breathing and swallowing.