MHT CET Biology question

If the medulla oblongata is damaged, there is instant death because

(A)It contains vital centres of respiration, circulation, etc. which get immediately stoppedCorrect
(B)It joins brain to spinal cord
(C)It shows the presence of all sensory and motor areas of the brain, which are damaged
(D)It is the main center for intelligence and memory

Answer: (A)

Solution

The medulla holds the vital respiratory and cardiovascular centres, whose stoppage causes instant death; joining the brain to the cord is

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