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It depends upon the nature of the damage. The brain stem, or Cerebellum as it is known, controls the body's vital automatic functions of breathing, circulation, respiration and temperature control. Damage to the Cerebellum can result in disruption or cessation of one or more of these functions.
If the damage is immediate, and affects the breathing or circulation functions, then the result is likely to be death. If, however, it is a gradual deterioration, then the patient can be helped to maintain their respiration, circulation and other such automatic processes via mechanical aids. However, the quality of life that they may be left with, may not be very great.
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What might happen if you have damage to the brainstem?
u can die or have sivere brain damage
What happens if you get a blood clot on your brainstem?
You die.
Can a stroke or heart attack cause brainstem damage?
Yes, as it could stop blood flow temporarily to your brain, causing damage.
What happens to a person who is left with 10 of tumor in their brainstem?
10 what of tumor and I'll answer
What happens if something goes wrong with the brainstem?
We would be under the care of a neurologist,
What is the cause of hypokinetic dysarthria?
Hypokinetic dysarthria is caused by damage to the upper brainstem in a region that is richly composed of darkly pigmented (nigra) nerve cells.
What structure in the brainstem is required for life?
The entire brainstem is required for life.
What happens when the brainstem gets damaged?
You will be paralyzed forever. Thats all I know so yeah! Sorry if theres not enough info.
The brainstem is to arousal as the limbic system is to?
The brainstem is to arousal as the limbic system is to emotion.
What part of the brain is reticular formation?
Inside the brainstem
What are auditory evoked potential studies used for?
Auditory evoked potentials are used to diagnose hearing losses. They can distinguish damage to the acoustic nerve (which carries signals from the ear to the brain stem) from damage to the auditory pathways within the brainstem.
What is it called when the brainstem is pushed through the base of the skull?
This is called brainstem herniation and may result in coma or death due to pressure on the vital respiratory centers in the brainstem.
