Heart Beat, Breathing, and the Cardiovascular System are Controlled by the ____________

Question

Heart beat, breathing, and the cardiovascular system are controlled by the ____________.
A)Medulla oblongata
B)Midbrain
C)Cerebellum
D)Cerebrum

Accepted Answer

The medulla oblongata, located in the brainstem, controls the autonomic functions of the body including heart rate, breathing, and regulating blood pressure through the cardiovascular system. The other choices do not have a direct role in controlling these bodily functions.