After Damage to a Part of Her Brainstem, Reba Is

question 96

Multiple Choice

After damage to a part of her brainstem, Reba is unable to perform simple reflexive actions, such as swallowing or coughing. Which part of the brainstem is most likely to have been affected?

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

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