An Auto Accident Rendered Chris's Nervous System Unable to Send

question 337

Multiple Choice

An auto accident rendered Chris's nervous system unable to send messages for him to breathe,so he is on a respirator.Which brain structure was damaged in the accident?

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

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