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Respiration heart beat and peristalsis are controlled by

A

Medulla oblongata

B

Medulla oblongata and cerebrum

C

Medulla oblongata and cerebellum

D

Cerebellum

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A
Medulla has respiratory rhythm centre, chemosensitive area to control rate of respiration.
Coughing, sneezing, salivation, peristalsis and swallowing centres are also present in medulla.
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