"Injury to medulla oblongata causes sudden death". Explain
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Medulla present in our brain that cause nearly death. because medulla and pons have breathing centre of our body. ... brain diseases cause death.it also controlof blood pressure,respiration and heart rate in our body.
Answer:
Medulla oblongata ,regulates the heart rate, blood vessel diameter and normal breathing rythm. Thus an injury to medulla oblongata can hinter vital functions of the body resulting in sudden death.
Explanation:
Medulla oblongata is located at the stem of the brain. It is the lowest part of the brain and is inter connected to the cervical region of spinal chord.
Besides regulating heart beat, blood vessel diameter and breathing rythm ,it also acts as a control center for vomiting, swallowing,sneezing coughing and hiccupping.