The key functions associated with the medulla and the pons are:
A)planning and coordination of complex motor skills
B)control of motivation and emotional responses
C)speech production and speech comprehension
D)basic life support functions such as heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure

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The medulla and the pons are both part of the brainstem and are responsible for regulating vital functions such as heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure. These functions are necessary for basic life support and survival. Choices A, B, and C are functions associated with other regions of the brain such as the cerebellum, limbic system, and language centers in the cerebral cortex.

The Key Functions Associated with the Medulla and the Pons