Question

The central nervous system (CNS) contains a number of components that perform specific functions within the body. Some functions, such as breathing, swallowing, and blood circulation, are involuntary, or done without conscious control. Which part of the CNS is responsible for these functions?

cerebrum
hippocampus
cerebellum
brain stem

Answer 1

D. Brain Stem

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Answer 2

The part of the CNS that is responsible for these functions is the brain stem.

The brain stem is the part of the brain that control very basic functions of your organism and lets them work together as they should. The other parts that are mentioned all have much more specific and also different roles.