The vital centers for the control of heart rate, respiration, and blood pressure are located in the ________.
A) pons
B) medulla
C) midbrain
D) cerebrum

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The vital centers for the control of heart rate, respiration, and blood pressure are located in the medulla. The pons and midbrain are also involved in regulating some of these functions, but the medulla is considered the primary center for autonomic control of cardiovascular and respiratory function. The cerebrum is not directly involved in these functions.

The Vital Centers for the Control of Heart Rate, Respiration