Ian remains in a coma after a serious diving accident. He is still on medical life support because he is unable to breathe and his heart will not beat without assistance. The accident likely caused damage to Ian's
A)medulla.
B)hypothalamus.
C)cerebellum.
D)midbrain.

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The medulla controls vital life-sustaining functions such as breathing and heart rate, so damage to this area would result in the inability to breathe and maintain heart function without medical support.

Ian Remains in a Coma After a Serious Diving Accident