Question

What is the part of the brain located at the rear base of the skull that is involved in the basic processes of life?

Answer 1

I believe it's called the Hindbrain?

Answer 2

sounds like the brainstem to me:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brainstem

Answer 3

:o i think you're right! @Ashleyisakitty

Answer 4

thank you both though (:

Answer 5

I think that the hindbrain includes the brainstem and so @Ashleyisakitty is correct.