Question

Why injury to the medulla oblongata often leads to death?

Answer 1

become medulla oblongata is the most sensitive part of the brain;-)

Answer 2

Medulla Oblongata controls the Involuntary functions of Human Body Such as Heart beat, Respiration Rate, Peristalsis movement etc and any injury to Medulla Oblongata can cause severe damage to such involuntary functions Hence resulting in death.