Medula Oblongata/Myelencephalon
Fundamentals:
- Gray matter
- simplest organization
- Lines of white matter are interspersed within the gray matter
Function/Purpose:
- F1 - Autonomic centers for regulation of visceral function, the vital functions: CRD - Circulatory, Respiratory and Digestive
- respiration
- heart rate
- blood pressure
- digestion
- SF - Relay all impulses into and out of the spinal cord
