oblongata (Meaning)
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oblongata (n.)
The medulla oblongata.
Synonyms & Antonyms of oblongata
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oblongata Sentence Examples
- The oblongata, the lowermost part of the brainstem, plays a crucial role in vital bodily functions.
- Damage to the oblongata can lead to severe consequences, including respiratory and cardiac arrest.
- The nucleus ambiguus, located in the oblongata, controls the movements of the pharynx and larynx.
- The dorsal vagal nucleus in the oblongata is responsible for regulating gastric secretion and heart rate.
- The nucleus of the solitary tract in the oblongata receives sensory information from the viscera and other parts of the body.
- The inferior olive, a bulbous structure in the oblongata, is involved in coordinating motor movements.
- The pyramidal decussation in the oblongata ensures that motor commands from the brain cross over to the opposite side of the spinal cord.
- The oblongata contains the respiratory center, which regulates breathing rate and pattern.
- The cardiovascular center in the oblongata controls the heart rate and blood pressure.
- The vomiting center in the oblongata triggers the expulsion of stomach contents through vomiting.
FAQs About the word oblongata
The medulla oblongata.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The oblongata, the lowermost part of the brainstem, plays a crucial role in vital bodily functions.
Damage to the oblongata can lead to severe consequences, including respiratory and cardiac arrest.
The nucleus ambiguus, located in the oblongata, controls the movements of the pharynx and larynx.
The dorsal vagal nucleus in the oblongata is responsible for regulating gastric secretion and heart rate.
