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In response to "Did you know that the medulla in the brain controls breathing? So if you cut the spinal cord right below the medulla breathing will stop. While if you" by James Bond (aka Igor)

What if you tickle the medulla? Does that cause heavy breathing? -- nm

Posted by Max Oct 20 '10, 21:47

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However, I also think you are just being funny. :) - James Bond (aka Igor) Oct 20, 21:54 2
- What if I had an apparatus long enough to reach it? -- nm - Max Oct 20, 21:57 1
  - I think you have to actually sever the connection. -- nm - James Bond (aka Igor) Oct 20, 21:59
I think the medulla is too far in for you to be able to put pressure on it. You may be referring to the carotid arteries in the neck which if you - James Bond (aka Igor) Oct 20, 21:53

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