Clumps of cells in the _____ determine alertness and regulate basic survival functions such as breathing,heartbeat,and blood pressure.

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The brain stem is the most primitive part of the brain and it controls basic survival functions such as breathing, heartbeat, and blood pressure. It is responsible for maintaining our level of consciousness and determining our general level of alertness. The hypothalamus and forebrain also play important roles in regulating various bodily functions, but they do not control these basic survival mechanisms to the extent that the brain stem does. The cerebellum is primarily responsible for coordinating movement and balance.

Clumps of Cells in the _____ Determine Alertness and Regulate