MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -It is the controlling centre for heart and lung. It regulates involuntary movements such as breathing, respiration, circulation, the function of blood vessels etc. Thus, injury to medulla oblongata leads to death.

Detailed explanation-2: -In fact, destruction of the midbrain, pons, or medulla oblongata causes “brain death”, and the unfortunate victim of the injury cannot survive. And while damage to brain stem can cause death, even an injury that does not cause death, can cause significant brain stem injury symptoms.

Detailed explanation-3: -If your medulla oblongata becomes damaged, it can lead to respiratory failure, paralysis, or loss of sensation.

Detailed explanation-4: -(2) Vital activities such as heartbeats, respiration, vasomotor activities, peristalsis, etc. are under the control of medulla oblongata. (3) When medulla oblongata is injured, all these vital functions are instantly stopped. (4) Therefore injury to medulla oblongata causes sudden death.

Detailed explanation-5: -Manages heart, circulation and breathing. Your medulla is where your cardiovascular and respiratory systems link together into a united system that controls your heart rate, breathing, blood pressure and more.