Most automatic functions such as breathing, sleeping, and motor coordination are controlled by the part of the brain called the
A)brain stem.
B)forebrain.
C)cortex.
D)midbrain.

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The brain stem is responsible for controlling automatic functions such as breathing and motor coordination. It is located at the base of the brain and connects to the spinal cord. The forebrain, cortex, and midbrain are involved in higher-level functions such as thinking, processing sensory information, and regulating emotion.

Most Automatic Functions Such as Breathing, Sleeping, and Motor Coordination