Question

do you remember the medullas function? what would be the most likely symptom of a patient who was hit hard in the head and suffered an injury to the medulla? a) numbness in lower limbs b) loss of speech c) irregularity in breathing d) loss of coordinated movements

Explanation:

The medulla oblongata controls vital functions like breathing. Numbness in lower limbs (a) relates more to spinal cord or peripheral nerves. Loss of speech (b) is often due to issues in language - related brain areas (like Broca's area). Loss of coordinated movements (d) is associated with the cerebellum. Since the medulla regulates breathing, an injury to it would likely affect this function.

Answer:

C. Irregularity in breathing