The brain stem is critical to survival because it

A) regulates higher cognitive functioning.
B) mediates responses between the autonomic and peripheral nervous system.
C) controls most of the biological functions associated with living.
D) contains the area known as the cerebral cortex.


C

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What will be an ideal response?

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