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Natalie Gillis
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An auto accident rendered Chris's nervous system unable to send messages for him to breathe, so he is on a respirator. Which brain structure was damaged in the accident?

A) pons
B) medulla
C) cerebellum
D) reticular formation

Reticular Formation

A network of nerve pathways in the brainstem that mediates the overall level of consciousness.

Medulla

A section of the brainstem responsible for regulating vital bodily functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Pons

A part of the brainstem that plays a key role in controlling breathing, communication between different parts of the brain, and sensations such as hearing, taste, and balance.

  • Examine the impact of impairments in various brain regions on both physiological and cognitive capacities.
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