Tan was in a diving accident. He hit his head on some rocks and suffered severe damage to his brainstem. In particular, he damaged his medulla. Knowing what you know about the brain, what effect will this injury most likely have on Tan?
A) He will have difficulty balancing his body.
B) He will have problems with his short-term memory.
C) He will have problems with his vision.
D) He will have problems sustaining life.

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The medulla is responsible for controlling vital functions such as breathing and heart rate. Severe damage to the medulla can result in the inability to sustain life.

Tan Was in a Diving Accident