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Name the part of the brain which regulates heart beat and respiration. Where is it located in the brain?

Medulla oblongata part of the Hind Brain regulates heart beat and respiration.

Location of Medulla oblongata- It is a part of the hind brain which is located in between the Pons part of the hind brain and spinal cord.


Location can be better understood by looking at the following figure:



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