Biology Define medulla oblongata Asked by bookragstutor 13 years ago 9/10/2012 1:34 AM Last updated by anonymous 13 years ago 9/10/2012 1:34 AM
The lowest part of the vertebrate brain; a swelling of the hindbrain dorsal to the anterior spinal cord that controls autonomic, homeostatic functions, including breathing, heart and blood vessel activity, swallowing, digestion, and vomiting.
