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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