The Part of the Hindbrain That Controls Such Functions as Breathing

question 4

Multiple Choice

The part of the hindbrain that controls such functions as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure is the ________.

• A) cerebral cortex
• B) medulla
• C) cerebellum
• D) pons

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