Your life would be most immediately threatened if you suffered destruction of the
A) amygdala.
B) hippocampus.
C) cerebellum.
D) medulla.

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The medulla controls vital functions such as breathing and heart rate. If the medulla is destroyed, these functions would cease, which would immediately threaten one's life. The amygdala, hippocampus, and cerebellum are important for various functions but would not have immediate life-threatening consequences if destroyed.

Your Life Would Be Most Immediately Threatened If You Suffered