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A tumor in the medulla oblongata can lead to a range of symptoms due to its critical role in autonomic functions and motor control. Common symptoms may include difficulty breathing, irregular heart rates, swallowing problems, and loss of coordination. Patients might also experience dizziness, weakness, or changes in sensation, as well as potential cranial nerve dysfunction, which can affect facial movements and sensations. In severe cases, it can lead to life-threatening complications due to its control over vital bodily functions.
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Where would you find the medulla oblongata?
medulla oblongata is situated in the brain
What are symptoms of damage to the medulla oblongata?
Symptoms of damage to the medulla oblongata is that the nerve signals between the spinal cord and the brain would no longer be working. The medulla helps to control vital functions of the brain such as breathing, blood pressure and regulating heart rate.
What is the size of the medulla oblongata in humans?
The medulla oblongata is about 1 1/2 to 2 inches long. It is the center of the nerve cells and controls the amount of air breathe and how many times you breathe a minute.
What would happen if th Medulla Oblongata was damaged?
You will have respiratory problems.
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.
Which part of the brain would be responsible for allowing you to breathe at night when you sleep?
The medulla oblongata
Part of brain that controls breathing?
The part of the brain that controls breathing is primarily located in the brainstem, specifically in the medulla oblongata and pons. The medulla oblongata contains the respiratory center, which regulates the basic rhythm and depth of breathing. The pons helps to fine-tune breathing by coordinating signals between the respiratory center and the muscles involved in breathing, such as the diaphragm and intercostal muscles.
What would happen if your medulla was removed?
I'm not sure if it's possible for you to technically break your medulla oblongata, but damage to that part of the lower portion of your brainstem could make it difficult for you to live...at least comfortably. I say this because the medulla oblongata is responsible, primarily, for controlling one's heart rate, among other autonomic functions (meaning functions that are formed involuntarily and without your conscious control). Other functions that would be affected by a medulla oblongata that was damaged would include one's respiration, reflexes, defecation, blood pressure, swallowing, etc, as the nerve signals between the brain and spinal cord would no longer be working.
Which tumor would show symptoms first a ventral cavity tumor or a dorsal cavity tumor?
dorsal
What happen If the dorsal respiratory group of neurons in the medulla oblongata were destroyed bilaterally?
If the dorsal respiratory group of neurons in the medulla oblongata were destroyed bilaterally, it would lead to decreased drive for inspiration, resulting in respiratory depression or even respiratory arrest. This group of neurons plays a crucial role in regulating the rhythm and depth of breathing.
What are some of the symptoms associated with a brain tumor?
There are many symptoms associated with a brain tumor. Some of the biggest and most prominent symptoms would be dizziness, vision problems, and clumsiness.
Does the medulla oblongata control anger aggression and jeaslously?
Actually, despite what was said in "The Waterboy", anger and aggression is not really controlled by the medulla. The medulla serves autonomous functions such as respiration. I would blame things like anger more on the limbic system.
