The Cardiovascular Center, Which Controls the Rate and Force of the Heartbeat

question 65

Multiple Choice

The cardiovascular center, which controls the rate and force of the heartbeat and the diameter of blood vessels, is located in the

• A)pons
• B)cerebrum
• C)diencephalon
• D)medulla oblongata
• E)insula

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