Question

1. all critical life functions are coordinated in which part of the brain?

a. cerebrum
b. gray matter
c. cerebellum
d. brainstem

1. which of the following glands regulates the function of all other endocrine glands in the body?

a. thyroid
b. pituitary
c. adrenal
d. parathyroid

Explanation:

For question 9: The brainstem controls involuntary, critical life functions like breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure. The cerebrum handles higher functions, gray matter is brain tissue type, and cerebellum manages movement coordination.
For question 10: The pituitary gland releases hormones that control the activity of all other major endocrine glands, earning it the title "master gland." The other glands have specialized, non-regulatory-over-all-endocrine roles.

Answer:

1. d. Brainstem
2. b. Pituitary