Ian has been in a coma since he was in a serious dive accident.He is still on medical life support because he is unable to breathe and his heart will not beat without assistance.It is likely that the accident caused damage to Ian's
A) medulla.
B) hypothalamus.
C) cerebellum.
D) midbrain.

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The medulla, located in the brainstem, is responsible for controlling essential functions such as breathing and heart rate. If Ian requires medical life support to breathe and maintain his heartbeat, it is likely that his medulla has been damaged as a result of the dive accident.

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