Which letter points to the brain structure that controls vital life functions, such as breathing, heartbeat, and digestion?
A)corpus callosum
B)pons
C)cerebellum
D)medulla

Question

Which letter points to the brain structure that controls vital life functions, such as breathing, heartbeat, and digestion? 
A)corpus callosum 
B)pons 
C)cerebellum 
D)medulla

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The medulla is the brain structure that controls vital life functions, such as breathing, heartbeat, and digestion. The other structures listed (corpus callosum, pons, cerebellum) are involved in other functions such as connecting the two hemispheres of the brain, relaying sensory and motor information, and coordination of movement, respectively.

Which Letter Points to the Brain Structure That Controls Vital