Basic automatic survival functions,such as heartbeat and breathing,are controlled by the

A) pons.
B) brainstem.
C) thalamus.
D) reticular formation.

Brainstem

The part of the brain that connects the cerebral cortex with the spinal cord, responsible for controlling basic life functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Survival Functions

The biological processes or behaviors that help living organisms to stay alive, including responses to environmental pressures and threats.

Heartbeat

The rhythmic contraction and expansion of the heart, pumping blood throughout the body, essential for circulatory system function.