The part of the brain that controls the basic responses necessary to maintain life processes (breathing, heartbeat) is the
A) medulla oblongata.
B) corpus callosum.
C) fissure of Rolando.
D) cerebellum.
E) cerebral cortex.

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The medulla oblongata is responsible for regulating vital life-sustaining functions such as heartbeat, breathing, and blood pressure.

The Part of the Brain That Controls the Basic Responses