Damage to Which Part of the Brain Would Result in Death

question 18

Multiple Choice

Damage to which part of the brain would result in death due to the loss of heart function and blood pressure regulation?

• A)Midbrain
• B)Medulla
• C)Pons
• D)Cerebellum

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