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Standard VII
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The medulla o...
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The medulla oblongata is located _______ .

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posterior to cerebellum
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anterior to cerebellum
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anterior to cerebrum
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posterior to cerebrum
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Solution

The correct option is B anterior to cerebellum
The medulla oblongata is a cone-shaped mass of nerve cells in the hindbrain, which controls a number of autonomic (involuntary) functions. It is located in the brain stem, anterior to (in front of) the cerebellum.

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