The medulla oblongata can be found within the '''myelencephalon''' region of the hind-brain. Nuclei in the medulla oblongata control the level of '''heart activity''' including rate and contractility. The medulla oblongata also controls other related functions including '''blood pressure''' and distribution of blood to different organs. In conjunction with the nuclei found in the pons, the medulla oblongata also exerts an influence on '''respiratory movements'''. The respiratory centre in the medulla oblongata is affected by various types of drugs including [[opiods]] such as morphine. These types of drugs often suppress the activity of the neurones in the respiratory nuclei.
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The medulla oblongata can be found within the '''myelencephalon''' region of the hind-brain. Nuclei in the medulla oblongata control the level of '''heart activity''' including rate and contractility. The medulla oblongata also controls other related functions including '''blood pressure''' and distribution of blood to different organs. In conjunction with the nuclei found in the pons, the medulla oblongata also exerts an influence on '''respiratory movements'''. The respiratory centre in the medulla oblongata is affected by various types of drugs including [[opioids]] such as morphine. These types of drugs often suppress the activity of the neurones in the respiratory nuclei.