Damage to medulla can cause death. Justify the statement. - Vidyadip

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Damage to medulla can cause death. Justify the statement.

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Answer

Medulla contains centres for regulation of many vital functions like respiration, cardiovascular reflexes and gastric secretions.
It also continues as spinal cord; hence any damage to medulla can be fatal.

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