other than serving as a conduction pathway, what is a major function of the pons? why is the medulla the most vital part of the brain?



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The function of the medulla, or the medulla oblongata is to control all the involuntary movements in the body. This includes things both serious and not so serious things, ranging from controling our breath and heart blood pumping, to simpler yet important things like blinking. If we don't control it wilfully, it's done by the medulla.

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