Mark suffers a devastating brain injury, and as a result he is unable to control basic life functions such as breathing and sleep. It is likely that the brain damage occurred to which art of Mark's brain?

A) cerebellum
B) midbrain
C) forebrain
D) brainstem

Basic Life Functions

Fundamental processes necessary for an organism to live, including respiration, nutrition, excretion, and reproduction.

Brain Injury

Physical damage to the brain, which can result from trauma, illness, or other medical conditions, affecting brain functions.

Brainstem

The brainstem is the part of the brain that connects the cerebrum with the spinal cord and controls vital functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.