The ____ is responsible for many of the vegetative functions of the body (e.g., heartbeat, respiration, etc.)and consists of the medulla oblongata, which sits directly above the spinal cord, the pons, which sits above the medulla, and the midbrain, which lies rostral (toward the head end)to the pons.

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The brain stem is responsible for many of the automatic, involuntary functions of the body and consists of the medulla oblongata, pons, and midbrain. The cerebellum is involved in motor control and coordination, and the parasympathetic branch is a division of the autonomic nervous system that is responsible for conserving energy and promoting rest and digestive processes. While these structures may also contribute to vegetative functions, the brain stem is the most accurate answer to the question.

The ____ Is Responsible for Many of the Vegetative Functions