The primary cardiovascular control center is located in the:
a. cerebral cortex.
b. thalamus.
c. medulla.
d. hypothalamus.
ANS: C
The primary cardiovascular control center is in the brainstem in the medulla. The cerebral cortex, the thalamus, and hypothalamus are secondary control sites.
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