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Question Bank [2022] — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYQuestion Bank [2022]2 Marks
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‘Injury to the medulla oblongata causes sudden death’ Explain.
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Answer

  1. Medulla oblongata is a part of brain stem which controls involuntary vital functions like heartbeat, respiration, vasomotor activities and peristalsis.
  2. Thus, injury to medulla oblongata may disrupt these vital functions and cause sudden death.

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