During Surgery, Patients Are Often Placed on Machines to Control

question 206

Multiple Choice

During surgery, patients are often placed on machines to control their breathing and heartbeat. These machines function MOST similarly to which part of the brain?

• A) cerebellum
• B) brainstem
• C) corpus callosum
• D) limbic system

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