Damage to the medulla can seriously impair one's ability to
A)sing.
B)write.
C)breathe.
D)urinate.

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The medulla is responsible for controlling vital functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure. Damage to the medulla can result in breathing difficulties and even respiratory failure. While the medulla may also have some involvement in other functions such as singing (which involves control of the larynx) and urination, impairments in these functions would not be as life-threatening as those related to breathing. Writing is primarily controlled by areas of the cerebral cortex, which is not directly affected by damage to the medulla.

Damage to the Medulla Can Seriously Impair One's Ability to