Which of the labeled structures in the diagram contains centers that control heart rate and blood pressure?

A)A
B)B
C)D
D)E

Question

Which of the labeled structures in the diagram contains centers that control heart rate and blood pressure?

A)A 
B)B 
C)D 
D)E

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Structure C, the medulla oblongata, contains centers that control heart rate and blood pressure. The other structures in the diagram (A, B, D, E, and F) are associated with other functions, such as processing sensory information (A and B), coordinating voluntary movements (D), regulating body temperature (E), and controlling breathing (F).

Which of the Labeled Structures in the Diagram Contains Centers