NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
HUMAN ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGY
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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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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: -If your medulla oblongata becomes damaged, it can lead to respiratory failure, paralysis, or loss of sensation.
Detailed explanation-3: -Solution. Medulla oblongata is a part of brain stem which controls involuntary vital functions like heartbeat, respiration, vasomotor activities and peristalsis. Thus, injury to medulla oblongata may disrupt these vital functions and cause sudden death.
Detailed explanation-4: -So, Injury to Medulla oblongata can cause sudden death because of hindrance in heart beating and breathing.