Which of the Following Is an Incorrect Statement About a Feature

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an incorrect statement about a feature of the medulla oblongata?

• A) The inferior cerebellar peduncles are fiber tracts that connect the olives of the medulla to the cerebellum.
• B) The vestibular nuclear complex is found mostly in the medulla.
• C) Pyramids contain the main sensory tracts that pass through the brain stem from the spinal cord; they are visible on the dorsal surface of the medulla.
• D) Vital reflex centers for control of heart rate, breathing rate, and blood pressure are located in the medulla.

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