Imagine that a patient is admitted to the hospital after falling from the second-story window of her apartment. Tests reveal no injuries other than some swelling in the brain. Why, then, would her breathing become irregular?

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The respiratory center, which controls breathing, is located in the medulla oblongata of the brain. Swelling or damage in the brain, especially in areas close to the medulla, can disrupt the normal function of the respiratory center, leading to irregular breathing patterns.

Imagine That a Patient Is Admitted to the Hospital After