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DB #3: Chapter 2 - The Biology of Behavior

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Make sure all 3 parts are completed and meets all the requirements listed in the syllabus.

1. Select a SPECIFIC part of the brain,

2. Describe what it's function.

3. Describe how losing the function of this part of the brain would affect your daily functions.

Answer 1

Selected brain region: Medulla Oblongata
It is a long stem-like neuronal mass responsible for involuntary functions.
It is derived from the myelencephalon during the embryonic development.
It contains cardiac, vomiting, vasomotor, and respiratory centers

Functions:
It controles several functions of the autonomic nervous sytem such as heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, sneezing, swallowing, and respiration.

Damage to the medulla oblongata may result in several problems:
Vomiting
Difficulty swallowing
Loss of cough reflex and gag
Severe damage will result in death of the organism as it controls several essential functions of the autonomic nervous system.