A patient sustains a head injury that results in loss of ability to breathe. Upon autopsy, neural damage will most likely be found in the __________.
A) hypothalamus
B) medulla
C) cerebellum
D) midbrain

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The medulla is the part of the brainstem responsible for vital autonomic functions, including breathing. Damage to this area can result in loss of ability to breathe. The hypothalamus is responsible for maintaining homeostasis and regulating endocrine function, while the cerebellum and midbrain are responsible for motor coordination and sensory integration, respectively. None of these would be directly related to breathing function.

A Patient Sustains a Head Injury That Results in Loss