Medulla Oblongota. The part of the brain that regulates basic functions like heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, coughing, sneezing. Connects the brain to the spinal cord. Autonomic reflex center for maintaining body homeostatis; adjusts force and rate of heart contraction, adjusts blood vessel diameter for bp, generate respiratory rhythm, rate and depth of breathing (w/pons), regulate vomiting, hiccuping, swallowing, coughing, sneezing.
The vast majority of pelvic inflammatory disease stems from sexually transmitted diseases (STD). Another common cause of PID is a âmixed infectionâ usually arising from contamination by microorganisms from the intestine or vagina. This form of PID may have no relation to multiple partners.
PID is infection and swelling inside a womenâs reproductive organs, sometimes caused by an STD. Untreated chlamydia or gonorrhea causes PID, so if you think you may have an STD, or be at risk, see your health care provider right away. Women who have had chlamydia more than once are more likely to get PID. Many times women are reinfected with chlamydia because their partner doesnât get treated. Younger women are more at risk for PID. You are at risk for PID if youâve had a lot of sex partners or your partner has many other sex partners.