The Part of the Hindbrain That Controls Functions Such as Breathing

question 38

Multiple Choice

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

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

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Definitions:

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