Swallowing, Coughing, and Vomiting Are Controlled by Which Part of the Brain

question 11

Multiple Choice

Swallowing, coughing, and vomiting are controlled by which part of the brain?

• A)Midbrain
• B)Pons
• C)Medulla
• D)Cerebral cortex

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Definitions:

Positive Affect

A psychological term referring to the experience of pleasant emotions and moods.

Physiological Effects

The changes in the normal biological functioning of the body that result from disease, disorder, or external stimulation.

Two-factor Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that emotional experiences arise from a combination of a physiological response and a cognitive interpretation of that response.

Physiological Arousal

The body's physical response to stimuli, involving increased heart rate, respiration, and energy mobilization.