Bulb

Of neural structure and brainstem.   May also be referred to as medulla and medulla oblongata.

Lower or hindmost part of the brain; continuous with spinal cord; (`bulb' is an old term for medulla oblongata); "the medulla oblongata is the most vital part of the brain because it contains centers controlling breathing and heart functioning".

This concept's ID is @1~29978

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    The center in the medulla oblongata and pons that integrates sensory information...