Since Jessica suffered a head injury in a car accident 3 months ago, she has not experienced dreams as she had in the past. She used to dream vivid, active dreams. Which part of her brain most likely was affected during the car accident which is related to her problem dreaming?

A) pons
B) cerebellum
C) cerebral cortex
D) pituitary gland

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum in the brain, involved in numerous high-level functions such as perception, memory, thought, and complex motor functions.

Pons

a part of the brain located in the brainstem, which is involved in regulating breathing, communication between different parts of the brain, and sensations such as hearing, taste, and balance.

Pituitary Gland

A pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, often referred to as the "master gland," because it regulates several other hormone glands in the endocrine system.