Jerod was in an automobile accident and can no longer control his own heart rate or breathing.Jerod most likely has damage to his ____.

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The medulla oblongata is responsible for controlling involuntary functions such as heart rate and breathing. Damage to this area can result in loss of control over these functions, as seen in Jerod's case. The cerebellum is involved in motor control and coordination, the hippocampus is involved in memory consolidation, and the amygdala is involved in emotions and fear responses, but none of these areas directly control heart rate or breathing.

Jerod Was in an Automobile Accident and Can No Longer