ASVAB General Science Nervous System Practice Test 556172

Question 3 of 5
Medulla

Part of the brainstem, the medulla is the connection between the brain and the spinal cord. It controls involuntary actions like breathing, swallowing, and heartbeat.

What part of the nervous system is responsible for controlling involuntary actions like breathing, swallowing, and heartbeat?

cerebellum

spinal cord

medulla

cerebrum