Question

Give the reason for the following.

Injury to medulla oblongata leads to immediate death.

Answer 1

Statement: Injury to medulla oblongata leads to immediate death.

Reason:

1. Medulla oblangata controls all the involuntary actions of the body.
2. It contains reflex centres to control the reflex actions.
3. It controls the heart rate, rhythmic actions and respiratory movements.
4. Hence, injury to medulla leads to the sudden death of the person.