The part of the brainstem that controls heartbeat and breathing is called the

A) cerebellum.
B) medulla.
C) amygdala.
D) thalamus.

Medulla

A part of the brainstem that controls vital bodily functions such as heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure.

Brainstem

The part of the brain that connects the cerebrum with the spinal cord and controls vital functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Heartbeat

The rhythmic contraction and expansion of the heart, often considered as the pulse, which circulates blood throughout the body.