Multiple Choice
Which of the following areas is associated with the frontal lobe?
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12. The Central Nervous System
Introduction to the Central Nervous System
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Which of these statements about the medulla oblongata is true?
A
The medulla oblongata is responsible for voluntary muscle movements.
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The medulla oblongata is part of the limbic system.
C
The medulla oblongata regulates vital functions such as heart rate and breathing.
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The medulla oblongata is located in the cerebellum.
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Identify the primary functions of the medulla oblongata. It is a part of the brainstem and is crucial for regulating autonomic functions such as heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure.
Understand the anatomical location of the medulla oblongata. It is located in the lower part of the brainstem, not in the cerebellum.
Differentiate between voluntary and involuntary functions. The medulla oblongata is involved in involuntary functions, not voluntary muscle movements.
Recognize the components of the limbic system. The medulla oblongata is not part of the limbic system, which is primarily involved in emotions and memory.
Evaluate the statements based on the above clarifications. The statement that the medulla oblongata regulates vital functions such as heart rate and breathing is true.
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