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I'm almost positive that's its C but if they already paid then D
The brain stem which is composed of the Pons, The Medulla, and the Midbrain serve a very vital function... They control the functions that keep you alive; Heart Rate, Respiratory Rate, Breathing input and output, Blood pressure, as well a vasomotor functions. So taking this into account, an injury to the brain stem is extremely bad, as that can and will most definitely be very lethal.
Assertive people would have all of these attributed except having respect for others - C.
Although even this answer perhaps couldn't be considered true because assertive people can have a positive attitude and respect towards other people it's just that in their case they respect themselves more and have a more positive view of themselves as well.
