Which of the following structures is responsible for the control of the heartbeat and blood pressure?

A) Pons
B) Hypothalamus
C) Medulla
D) Cerebellum
E) Thalamus

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by blood against the inner walls of the blood vessels.

Heartbeat

The pulsation of the heart, including one complete contraction and relaxation cycle, distributing blood throughout the body.

Medulla

The innermost part of an organ or structure, such as the medulla oblongata of the brain that controls autonomic functions, or the inner region of an adrenal gland.