The vital centers for the control of heart rate,respiration,and blood pressure are located in the .

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The medulla oblongata is responsible for controlling vital functions such as heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure. The midbrain and pons are also part of the brainstem, but they are not primarily responsible for these functions. The cerebrum is responsible for higher brain functions such as thought and movement, but not for the autonomic control of vital functions.

The Vital Centers for the Control of Heart Rate,respiration,and Blood