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.he lower portion of the brainstem (brainstem includes the middle brain, pons, and medulla oblongata), which controls visceral functions of the body, such as heart rate, breathing/respiration, and blood pressure.
Once the breeding is done, there s nothing to do but wait. Pregnancy lasts 61-64 days; puppies can be detected by x-ray or ultrasound about halfway through. There are some telltale signs increased appetite, weight gain, nipple enlargement but they could apply to a false pregnancy as well as the real thing.
Thereâs no clear reason why some dogs will give birth to healthy, full term puppies at 58 days and others will need a longer gestation period of 65 to 68 days. There is some anecdotal evidence that smaller breeds tend to have a slightly longer gestation period than larger breeds.