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Peter was in a coma for several days after falling from a ladder. the doctor indicated that he suffered damage to an area of his brain. which area of peter's brain was most…

Peter was in a coma for several days after falling from a ladder. the doctor indicated that he suffered damage to an area of his brain. which area of peter's brain was most…
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Peter was in a coma for several days after falling from a ladder. the doctor indicated that he suffered damage to an area of his brain. which area of peter's brain was most likely damaged?

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I'm going to say the reticular formation, as it is in charge of sensory signals and even whether you're awake or asleep, and can easily cause a coma when damaged.
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