Damage to the Medulla Oblongata in the Brain Could Interfere

question 70

True/False

Damage to the medulla oblongata in the brain could interfere with breathing.

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Definitions:

Aspiration Pneumonia

A type of pneumonia caused by inhaling food, stomach acid, or saliva into the lungs, leading to an inflammatory response and potentially serious lung infection.

Dysphasia

A language disorder marked by impairment in the ability to produce or comprehend spoken or written language due to brain injury.

Jugular Vein

A large vein in the neck that carries blood from the head to the heart.

Bruise

An injury appearing as a purple or dark area on the skin, caused by broken blood vessels under the skin without the skin being broken.