Which part of the brain stem is responsible for our heartbeat?

Cerebral cortex

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Medulla

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Cerebellum

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Frontal lobe

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Solution

The correct option is B
Medulla

The medulla oblongata is located in the lower part of the brain stem and is responsible for maintaining basic human functions that keep us alive such as regulating breathing, heartbeat and blood pressure.

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Which part of the brain stem is responsible for our heartbeat?

The correct option is B Medulla The medulla oblongata is located in the lower part of the brain stem and is responsible for maintaining basic human functions that keep us alive such as regulating breathing, heartbeat and blood pressure.

The correct option is B
Medulla

The medulla oblongata is located in the lower part of the brain stem and is responsible for maintaining basic human functions that keep us alive such as regulating breathing, heartbeat and blood pressure.