A 42-Year-Old Male Was Involved in a Motor Vehicle Accident

question 8

Multiple Choice

A 42-year-old male was involved in a motor vehicle accident during which he suffered a severe head injury. He died shortly after the accident from loss of respiration. The area of the brain most likely involved is the:

• A) cerebral cortex.
• B) thalamus.
• C) basal ganglia.
• D) brain stem.

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Definitions:

Appendix

A small, tube-like organ attached to the large intestine but has no known essential function in humans, famous for its potential to become inflamed (appendicitis).

Lactose Intolerance

A condition where individuals cannot digest lactose properly, leading to gastrointestinal symptoms upon consuming dairy products.

Lactase Activity

The function of the enzyme lactase, which is responsible for breaking down lactose, a sugar found in milk and dairy products, into simpler sugars that can be absorbed by the body.

Ethnic Group

A community or population made up of people who share a common cultural background or descent.