The Part of the Brain Closest to the Spinal Cord

question 40

Multiple Choice

The part of the brain closest to the spinal cord is the _____; it is important for functions such as _____.

• A)cerebellum; maintaining body temperature
• B)cerebellum; heart rate and respiration
• C)medulla; maintaining body temperature
• D)medulla; heart rate and respiration

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DOMA

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Defense of Marriage Act

A U.S. federal law enacted in 1996 that defined marriage for federal purposes as the union between one man and one woman, and allowed states to refuse to recognize same-sex marriages granted under the laws of other states; it was partially overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2013.

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