A car accident rendered Chris's nervous system unable to send messages for him to breathe, so he is on a respirator. Which brain structure was damaged in the accident?

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The medulla controls vital functions such as breathing and heart rate, and damage to this structure can result in respiratory failure requiring the use of a ventilator. The other structures listed, while important for motor coordination and arousal, do not have a direct role in regulating breathing.

A Car Accident Rendered Chris's Nervous System Unable to Send