Neural centers that control heart rate, respiration, and blood pressure are located in the
A) thalamus.
B) medulla.
C) midbrain.
D) cerebrum.

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The medulla oblongata, which is part of the brainstem, contains neural centers that control essential bodily functions such as heart rate, respiration, and blood pressure. The thalamus is responsible for relaying sensory information, the midbrain is involved in motor control and perception, and the cerebrum is responsible for higher cognitive functions.

Neural Centers That Control Heart Rate, Respiration, and Blood Pressure