The ________ Regulates the Autonomic Nervous System and the Pituitary

question 7

Multiple Choice

The ________ regulates the autonomic nervous system and the pituitary gland.

• A) cerebrum
• B) pineal gland
• C) cerebellum
• D) hypothalamus

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Definitions:

Medulla

The innermost part of an organ or structure, especially the medulla oblongata in the brain, which controls vital functions like breathing and heart rate.

Brain Stem

The part of the brain connecting the spinal cord with the forebrain and cerebrum, responsible for regulating basic life functions such as breathing, heart rate, and sleep cycles.

Automatic Functions

Bodily processes or actions that occur without conscious thought, such as breathing, heart rate, and digestion.

Brain Stem

The part of the brain connecting the spinal cord with the forebrain and cerebrum, controlling vital functions such as breathing and heart rate.