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Not all of them are, but the higher mortality rate among injuries of the brain stem is due its function as a "control center" for breathing and heartbeat, two vital systems. If it gets damaged, the heart and lungs may not work properly.
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What brain injuries are most likely to be fatal?
Damage to the cerebral cortex is least likely to be fatal; damage to the medulla is most likely to be fatal.
What structure in the brainstem is required for life?
The entire brainstem is required for life.
Is the brainstem made up of the hindbrain and midbrain?
The brainstem is made up of midbrain. Not sure about hindbrain.
Explain the expression brainstem as an anatomical term?
The Brainstem is the lower extension of the brain where it connects to the spinal cord.
What is the bridge of the brainstem?
Corpus Callustrum
What can cause a fatal injury?
Many things can cause a fatal injury, from car accidents to sports injuries. Alcohol can increase the risk of fatal injuries, and some professions are more prone to these injuries than others.
Are most bicycle crashes fatal?
About 75% of bicycle crashes are fatal. The 15% just have minor injuries. And the other 10% have major injuries.
Why are some spinal injuries fatal?
because they are
How do you use non-fatal in the sentence?
The driver received non-fatal injuries in the crash.
What brain injuries are most likely to be fatal?
Damage to the cerebral cortex is least likely to be fatal; damage to the medulla is most likely to be fatal.
What injuries would you get if a maypole hit you?
Minor, serious, or fatal.
What kind of injuries aren't fatal?
Generally those that are considered 'minor' ones. A cut finger, a sprained ankle, etc. Though it should be noted that even minor injuries can be fatal if not treated.
How effective are Helmets estimated to be in preventing fatal injuries to motorcyclists?
37
What kinds of events send people into a coma?
Injuries to the brain or brainstem cause comatose states, but not only those two...comas can be causes by nervous system injuries, hypothermia, drug overdose, and metabolic problems.
Can guinea pigs have glass toys?
No. If it breaks it will cut them leading to fatal injuries.
Are there survivable but somewhat deadly artery injuries?
All arterial injuries are potentially fatal or survivable depending on the amount of damage and the ability to get rapid medical intervention.
What has more injuries gymnastics or cheerleading?
In all sports cheerleading reports the most fatal injuries. In womes sports, cheerleading is still in the lead, folowed by gymnastics
