Bethany Is a Newborn Whose Brain CANNOT Control Heartbeat and Respiration.Which

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Multiple Choice

Bethany is a newborn whose brain CANNOT control heartbeat and respiration.Which part of Bethany's brain is mostly likely damaged?

• A) the medulla
• B) the pituitary
• C) the cerebellum
• D) the hypothalamus

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Definitions:

Physiology

The scientific study of the normal functions and mechanisms occurring in a living system or organism.

Heart Rate

The number of heartbeats per unit of time, typically expressed as beats per minute (BPM), indicating cardiovascular activity and fitness levels.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and lowering the body's response after activation of the "fight or flight" system.

Digestion

The physiological process by which food is broken down into smaller components that can be absorbed and assimilated by the body.