Question:
an injury to the medulla oblongata can lead to death.why?
Answer:
Hi there!
The medulla oblongata is a part of the brain stem that regulates involuntary activities such as heart rate, breathing rate, saliva secretion and gut peristalsis. Injury to the medulla oblongata can cause vital functions like heartbeat and respiration to stop, which can lead to death.
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