Genetic Screening: Testing for Disease at Birth. At the beginning of the film GATTACA, the protagonist Vincent Freedman narrates his history to the audience, and explains that his society has been affected by advances in genetic engineering.he scene in GATTACA where a personâs future can be mapped out at birth may appear to be farfetched considering the current stages of genetics. It is, however, very possible that determining future prejudicial diseases will be viable in the near future.
The medulla oblongata is part of the nervous system in the lower  half of the brainstem in which connects the brain and spinal cord.  It is subconscious and it controls the â¦involuntary action such as  breathing, blood pressure and even heartbeat. Answered.
Medulla oblongata. The medulla oblongata (or medulla) is located in the hindbrain, anterior to the cerebellum. It is a cone-shaped neuronal mass responsible for autonomic (involuntary) functions ranging from vomiting to sneezing. The medulla contains the cardiac, respiratory, vomiting and vasomotor centers and therefore deals with the autonomic functions of breathing, heart rate and blood pressure.