Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Medulla

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the medulla?

• A) Many nerves that connect the spinal cord to higher levels of the brain pass through the medulla.
• B) The medulla lies above the cerebellum.
• C) It is primarily responsible for controlling motor behavior in humans.
• D) It is primarily responsible for controlling temperature changes in the human body.

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