Question

An injury to the brain stem can cause sudden death. Give reason.
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Answer 1

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They are the pons, midbrain and medulla oblongata. When an injury occurs to any or all of these three areas, the consequences can be devastating. Heartbeat and breathing can cease, causing death. The brain-stem can become compressed due to swelling, leading to hemorrhaging and stroke