Neural Centers That Control Heart Rate, Respiration, and Blood Pressure

question 106

Multiple Choice

Neural centers that control heart rate, respiration, and blood pressure are located in the

• A) thalamus.
• B) medulla.
• C) midbrain.
• D) cerebrum.

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Definitions:

Tachypnea

A condition characterized by abnormally rapid breathing.

Tachycardia

A condition characterized by an abnormally fast heart rate, typically more than 100 beats per minute in adults.

Connective

Referring to connective tissue, which supports, binds together, and protects tissues and organs in the body.

Cartilage

A flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body, such as the joints, rib cage, ear, nose, bronchial tubes, and intervertebral discs.