Why is injury to the base of the skull in road traffic accidents the most common cause of death?
| November 11, 2020 | Education
At the base of the skull is the brain stem, the medulla oblongata, which controls the cardiovascular, respiratory and digestive systems. Damage to this part of the brain can cause instant cardiac arrest and blockage of breathing.
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