Medulla oblongata

[Gregory]

The [medulla oblongata] is the lower portion of the [brainstem]. It deals with [autonomic] functions, such as breathing and blood pressure. The cardiac center is the part of the medulla oblongata responsible for controlling the heart rate.

[Tanya Shivari]

the lowest part of the brain, positioned at the top of the spinal cord , that controls activities such as heartbeat , blood pressure , and breathing