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Medulla Oblongata Lowest Part Vertebrate Brain Commonly Called

Front medulla oblongata
Back The lowest part of the vertebrate brain, commonly called the medulla; a swelling of the hindbrain anterior to the spinal cord that controls autonomic, homeostatic functions, including breathing, heart and blood vessel activity, swallowing, digestion, and vomiting.

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