The part of the brain that controls the basic responses necessary to maintain life (such as breathing and heartbeat)is the ____.
A) medulla oblongata
B) corpus callosum
C) pineal gland
D) cerebellum
E) cerebral cortex

Question

The part of the brain that controls the basic responses necessary to maintain life (such as breathing and heartbeat)is the ____.  
A) medulla oblongata
B) corpus callosum
C) pineal gland
D) cerebellum
E) cerebral cortex

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The medulla oblongata is located in the brainstem and controls essential functions such as regulating breathing, heartbeat, and blood pressure.

The Part of the Brain That Controls the Basic Responses