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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Definitions:

Isokinetic

Relating to or denoting muscular action in which the length of the muscle changes at a constant rate while under constant tension.

Anaerobic

Describes processes or organisms that do not require oxygen for growth or survival.

Aerobic

Pertaining to exercises or activities that improve the efficiency of the body's cardiovascular system in absorbing and transporting oxygen.

Anaerobic

A type of exercise or activity that occurs in the absence of sufficient oxygen and relies on energy sources within the muscles, typically associated with short, intense bursts of effort.