Michael, a seven-year-old boy, fell from his bicycle onto a stone pavement on the road. He was rushed to a hospital immediately. However, he could neither open his eyes nor respond to stimuli. Michael's loss of consciousness was most likely due to ________.

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The reticular activating system (RAS) in the brain stem plays a crucial role in maintaining consciousness and alertness. Damage to the RAS can lead to loss of consciousness, which is likely what happened to Michael after his fall.

Michael, a Seven-Year-Old Boy, Fell from His Bicycle onto a Stone