Brian Was in a Severe Car Accident and Has Suffered

question 146

Multiple Choice

Brian was in a severe car accident and has suffered brain damage as a result. He is in a coma and has to be hooked up to a ventilator and heart monitor constantly. Brian likely suffered damage to what area of the brain?

• A) Forebrain
• B) Corpus callosum
• C) Brain stem
• D) Cerebellum

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