Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Which part of the human brain controls breathing?

  1. the cerebrum

  2. the cerebellum

  3. the hippocampus

  4. the medulla oblongata
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Explanation

The medulla oblongata, located in the brainstem, contains the respiratory center that controls involuntary breathing. It regulates the rate and depth of breathing based on carbon dioxide levels in the blood.

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