BRAIN
CRANIAL NERVES
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Question
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Damage to the medulla would most likely result in
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impaired planning abilities
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death
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a coma
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blindness
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Explanation:
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: -(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-3: -So, Injury to Medulla oblongata can cause sudden death because of hindrance in heart beating and breathing.
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