Question

structure in the hindbrain involved in regulating basic life functions, such as heartbeat and respiration

pituitary

lobule

medulla

nephron

cortex

Explanation:

The medulla oblongata in the hind - brain controls basic life - sustaining functions like heartbeat and respiration. The pituitary is an endocrine gland, the lobule is a small lobe, the nephron is part of the kidney, and the cortex is not the structure in the hindbrain for these functions.

Answer:

C. medulla