medulla oblongata; lower brainstem
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medulla oblongata; the lower portion of the brainstem
Anatomical term referring to the lowest part of the brainstem, continuous with the spinal cord. It contains vital autonomic centers regulating respiration, heartbeat, blood pressure, and reflexes such as sneezing and swallowing.
Yán延
suǐ髓
sǔn损
shāng伤
huì会
dǎo导
zhì致
hū呼
xī吸
shuāi衰
jié竭
。
Damage to the medulla oblongata can lead to respiratory failure.
Yán延
suǐ髓
zhōng中
yǒu有
kòng控
zhì制
xīn心
tiào跳
hé和
xuè血
yā压
de的
zhōng中
shū枢
。
The medulla oblongata contains centers that control heartbeat and blood pressure.
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Nǎo脑
qiáo桥
yǔ与
yán延
suǐ髓
xiāng相
lián连
，
gòng共
tóng同
gòu构
chéng成
nǎo脑
gàn干
de的
yī一
bù部
fen分
。
The pons connects with the medulla oblongata, together forming part of the brainstem.