What Part of the Brain Controls Breathing?

What Part of the Brain Controls Breathing?

ByTarik Regad

During normal quiet breathing, respiratory muscles are controlled by the medulla in the brainstem and during voluntary and behavioral breathing, respiratory muscles are controlled by the motor cortex in the frontal lobe [1]. The medulla oblongata is situated in the lower part of the brainstem where it has autonomic (involuntary) functions such as the control…

What Is the Biology of Insomnia?

What Is the Biology of Insomnia?

ByTarik Regad

Insomnia is a common sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep that can last for days or weeks (short-term insomnia) or for more than 6 months (chronic insomnia). Insomnia can be caused by biological factors such as anxiety, depression, sleep apnoea, genetics, and chronic conditions. It can also be caused by environmental factors such as…