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Word of the day
Medullar
Also known as the medullar oblongata. The lowest part of the brainstem, containing the cardiac, respiratory, vomiting and vasomotor centers.
For similar information see Brain and Cognitive
The medullar is an area in your brain.
It is the lowest part of your brain.
It controls many things you do without thinking.
This includes things like:
- Your breathing
- Your heartbeat
- When you sneeze
- When you vomit
It is also called the medullar oblongata.
