A stuporous patient is admitted. His respiratory pattern is central neurogenic hyperventilation. His pupils are midposition, irregular and fixed. The patient has extensor (decorticate) posturing of both arms and legs. What is the most likely level of localization in this patient? a. mamillary bodies b. medulla c. midbrain d. cerebral hemisphere

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1. A stuporous patient is admitted. His respiratory pattern is central neurogenic hyperventilation. His pupils are midposition, irregular and fixed. The patient has extensor (decorticate) posturing of both arms and legs. What is the most likely level of localization in this patient? a. mamillary bodies b. medulla c. midbrain d. cerebral hemisphere