Reflex activities concerned with heart rate and blood pressure are controlled by the:
A) medulla oblongata.
B) pons.
C) midbrain.
D) cerebrum.

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The medulla oblongata is a part of the brainstem that controls vital functions such as heart rate and blood pressure through reflex activities. The pons and midbrain are also parts of the brainstem but are not primarily responsible for controlling these specific functions. The cerebrum is the largest part of the brain and is involved in higher cognitive functions such as thinking and perception, but does not play a major role in reflexive control of heart rate and blood pressure.

Reflex Activities Concerned with Heart Rate and Blood Pressure Are