The swallowing center in the brain, which coordinates the muscular reflexes, is located in the
A) cerebrum.
B) medulla oblongata.
C) pons.
D) cerebellum.
E) hypothalamus.

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The medulla oblongata, located in the brainstem, contains a swallowing center that coordinates the muscular reflexes involved in swallowing. The cerebrum, cerebellum, pons, and hypothalamus are not directly involved in swallowing.

The Swallowing Center in the Brain, Which Coordinates the Muscular