Medulla is the lowest part of the brain stem which has a role autonomous nervous system. Medulla is important to sustain life as it controls the blood pressure(vasomotor), respiratory system and cardiovascular system. It also controls many reflexes that related to cranial nerves like gagging reflex.
The
most caudal part of the brain, the medulla oblongata, is continuous with the
spinal cord.
<span>Medulla
oblongata responsible for autonomic (involuntary) functions like vomiting, sneezing,
breathing, swallowing and heart rate. Medulla also <span>helps
transfer neural stimulus from the brain to the spinal cord.</span></span>
The distance of the Goldilocks zone ensures that water on the terrestrial planet is maintained in the liquid phase. This is because the distance from the star ensure it receives enough sunlight to keep the planet warm but not too hot that the water exists as vapor. Water in its liquid form is essential for maintaining life like here on earth.
