Sophia is not feeling well and has been coughing and sneezing all day. These actions are controlled by her _____.
A) cerebellum
B) hypothalamus
C) basal ganglia
D) medulla

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The medulla, located in the brainstem, controls many vital functions including breathing, heart rate, and coughing/sneezing reflexes. In this case, Sophia's excessive coughing and sneezing are likely a result of an illness affecting her respiratory system, which activates the appropriate reflexes through the medulla.

Sophia Is Not Feeling Well and Has Been Coughing and Sneezing