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'Injury to medulla oblongata causes sudden death'. Explain why.

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(1) Medulla oblongata is the region of the brain that controls all the involuntary activities.
(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.
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    A
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    B
    a part of the midbrain
    C
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    D
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  • The medulla oblongata encloses the

    A
    Fourth ventricle
    B
    Second ventricle
    C
    Optic lobe
    D
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    A
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    B
    Ventilation
    C
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    D
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