The Part of the Brain Stem That Regulates Vital Activities

question 49

Multiple Choice

The part of the brain stem that regulates vital activities such as heartbeat,breathing,and digestion is the

• A)cerebellum.
• B)reticular activating system (RAS).
• C)hindbrain.
• D)thalamus.

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Definitions:

Amino Acids

Organic compounds that serve as the building blocks of proteins, critical for virtually all biological processes.

RIPs

Ribosome-inactivating proteins, a type of protein that can inhibit protein synthesis by inactivating ribosomes.

Toxic

Referring to substances that are harmful or poisonous to living organisms.