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JAMB Biology 2014 Question 25

Question 25

Nervous Coordination

The part of the brain responsible for peristalsis is the

  1. A.olfactory lobe.
  2. B.medulla oblongata.
  3. C.hypothalamus.
  4. D.thalamus.
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Answer: B (medulla oblongata.)

Explanation

The medulla oblongata controls involuntary actions such as heartbeat, breathing and peristalsis.