Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)

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Chapter 7 - The Nervous System - Review Questions - Page 302: 21

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The other major function of pons is that it controls several involuntary actions, like breathing, swallowing, taste, etc. Medulla is the most vital part of the brain because it controls several life sustaining functions, like heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, etc.

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