WAEC Biology 2004 Question 21

Question 21

Nervous Coordination

The diagram below is the dorsal view of a mammalian brain.
The structure labelled VIII in the diagram is responsible for

Diagram for this question
  1. A.vision
  2. B.involuntary actions
  3. C.speech
  4. D.voluntary action
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (involuntary actions)

Explanation

Part VIII is the medulla oblongata at the back of the brain, which controls involuntary actions such as breathing and heartbeat.