Practice mode Psychology

A patient with a head injury lost the ability to breathe. Where would an autopsy most likely reveal nerve damage?

Correct answer A. Medulla

Explanation

The medulla oblongata in the brainstem contains the respiratory and cardiovascular centres that control breathing and heart rate automatically.

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