A physician examines a patient who complains of breathing problems. She finds fluctuations in the patient's blood pressure and heart rate. The physician thinks it's because of a brain injury. Which part of the brain is affected?

A. Cerebellum

B. Cerebrum

C. Medulla oblongata

D. Midbrain

E. Pons

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Tate Bonilla

4 June, 12:16

A physician examines a patient who complains of breathing problems. She finds fluctuations in the patient's blood pressure and heart rate. The physician thinks it's because of a brain injury. Which part of the brain is affected?

A. Cerebellum

B. Cerebrum

C. Medulla oblongata

D. Midbrain

E. Pons

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Vinnie · Answer 1

Medulla of oblangata (answer C) is part of the brain which is affected of the patient who complain of breathing problems. Medulla of oblangata is a vital center which control visceral activities such as breathing, heart rates, blood pressure, swallowing and vomiting.

A physician examines a patient who complains of breathing problems. She finds fluctuations in the patient's blood pressure and heart rate. The physician thinks it's because of a brain injury. Which part of the brain is affected?A. CerebellumB. CerebrumC. Medulla oblongataD. MidbrainE. Pons