A Victim of a Car Wreck with Head Injuries,whose Involuntary

question 138

Multiple Choice

A victim of a car wreck with head injuries,whose involuntary bodily processes (breathing,heartbeat,etc.) have been disturbed,probably has had damage done to the _______.

• A)hindbrain
• B)pons
• C)medulla
• D)forebrain

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Definitions:

Parapodia

Paired, lateral appendages found on each segment of polychaetes and some other annelids, used for locomotion and sometimes respiratory functions.

Radula

A rasping, tongue-like organ found in many molluscs, used for feeding by scraping or cutting food before ingestion.

Earthworms

Terrestrial invertebrate worms belonging to the phylum Annelida, known for their role in aerating soil and breaking down organic matter.

Polychaetes

A class of annelid worms characterized by segmented bodies and paired, bristle-like appendages, commonly found in marine environments.