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saliriagwu

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Damage to the ________ would most likely be fatal.
 
  A) hypothalamus
  B) cerebellum
  C) reticular formation
  D) medulla oblongata
  E) basal ganglia

Question 2

The ________ is the most caudal portion of the brain stem.
 
  A) cerebellum
  B) spinal cord
  C) medulla oblongata
  D) pons
  E) metencephalon



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: D
Rationale: Damage to the medulla oblongata would most likely be fatal.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C
Rationale: The medulla oblongata is the most caudal portion of the brain stem.



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