Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134396026
Author: Frederic H. Martini, Judi L. Nath, Edwin F. Bartholomew
Publisher: PEARSON
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Why damage in medulla oblongata can cause death even it is one of the smallest part of the brain, whereas similar damage in the cerebrum might go unnoticed.

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The medulla oblongata is the lowermost and one of the smallest parts of the brain. It connects the spinal cord to the brain. The medulla oblongata is responsible for relaying somatic sensory information to the thalamus.

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