Letter G in the figure refers to the ________, which controls heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration, as well as several reflexes.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
medulla oblongata
The medulla oblongata controls heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration, as well as reflexes associated with coughing, sneezing, and vomiting.
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