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The medulla oblongata is a critical part of the brain responsible for regulating essential functions like breathing and heart rate. A gunshot wound to this area can be fatal, often resulting in immediate loss of vital functions. However, survival depends on various factors, including the bullet's trajectory, the extent of the damage, and the speed of emergency response. While many may not survive such an injury, some individuals could potentially live for a short time after being shot in this region.
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What part of the brain controlls breathing?
The part of the brain that controls breathing in the Medulla Oblongata which is located in the Hind Brain ( right on top of the spinal cord). Other functions of the Medulla Oblongata are -Regulates heart rate and diameter of blodd vessels -Acts as a passage /road between nerve tracts in the spinal cord and the upper brain. Without the Medulla Oblongata we would die.
Why can't you live without your medulla?
The reason you can't live with out a Medulla Oblongata is because the medulla is a part of your brain that sends messages to the other parts of the body to let them know their function! For example, if your medulla dont send a message to your lungs that says breathe your going die.!
How can a hit to the medulla oblongata be fatal?
an injury to the medulla can kill a person because the medulla is responsible for all involuntary action such as respiration, regulated blood pressure and temperature. with the medulla injured u can fine these task very difficult to perform.
Will you die if there is trauma to your brain stem?
If there is serious trauma to the medulla oblongata, a part of the brain stem, you could likely die. This is because the medulla oblongata controls many vital functions such as breathing and heart rate.
What in the brain monitors carbon dioxide levels?
The medulla oblongata, located in the brainstem, monitors carbon dioxide levels in the blood. It is responsible for regulating breathing rate to maintain appropriate levels of carbon dioxide and oxygen in the body.
How can someone live after being shot in the head?
There are basically three ways that someone will die from a gunshot wound.The first being Hydraulic Decompression (Bleeding to Death). When your body loses blood, it loses it's ability to transport oxygen to your vital organs, especially your heart.Shock and Pain is another way to die. When your body goes into shock, it shuts down everything but you need to survive. Unfortunately increased heart rate is not a good thing when you have an open wound.The third way to die is destruction of the Central Nervous System. When you get shot in the head, specifically the medulla oblongata, your brain can no long send signals to the rest of your body. The brain controls every system in your body, once that signal is separated, you die instantly.
Would a person die if their medulla quit working?
No they shouldn't unless it was VERY serious
Did meriwether Lewis die from a shot in THE BUT?
No he didn’t die from being shot in that area.
How did the archduke die?
He was shot.
did malala die from the head shot?
no she did inot die
How did George Washington Jr die?
got shot(he shot himself)
Can you die from one shot from a pistol?
Yes you can. It is all about where you are shot and how it is treated.
