Major Divisions of the Vertebrate Brain

Item #6 of 10

The part of the hindbrain that controls breathing, heart rate, and other cardiovascular functions is the ______________.

cerebral cortex;

medulla and pons;

cerebellum;

thalamus;

limbic system;

INCORRECT - The thalamus is included in the forebrain, not the hindbrain. In general, it serves as a relay station between sensory receptors and cortical areas.

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		cerebral cortex;
		medulla and pons;
		cerebellum;
		thalamus;
		limbic system;