An auto accident rendered Chris's nervous system unable to send messages for him to breathe, so he is on a respirator. Which brain structure was damaged in the accident?
A) pons
B) medulla
C) cerebellum
D) reticular formation

Question

An auto accident rendered Chris's nervous system unable to send messages for him to breathe, so he is on a respirator. Which brain structure was damaged in the accident?
A) pons 
B) medulla 
C) cerebellum
D) reticular formation

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The medulla, located in the hindbrain, controls basic life-sustaining functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure. Damage to the medulla can result in loss of these functions.

An Auto Accident Rendered Chris's Nervous System Unable to Send