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  2. Medulla oblongata - Wikipedia

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    The medulla oblongata or simply medulla is a long stem-like structure which makes up the lower part of the brainstem. [1] It is anterior and partially inferior to the cerebellum . It is a cone-shaped neuronal mass responsible for autonomic (involuntary) functions, ranging from vomiting to sneezing . [ 2 ]

  3. Babinski–Nageotte syndrome - Wikipedia

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    The medulla oblongata is the lower half of the brainstem. It controls autonomic functions and connects the higher levels of the brain to the spinal cord. It is responsible for regulating several basic functions of the autonomic nervous system, including respiration, cardiac function, vasodilation, and reflexes like vomiting, coughing, sneezing ...

  4. Medial medullary syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Source of damage Number on diagram a deviation of the tongue to the side of the infarct on attempted protrusion, caused by ipsilateral muscle weakness. hypoglossal nerve fibers #8 limb weakness (or hemiplegia, depending on severity), on the contralateral side of the infarct medullary pyramid and hence to the corticospinal fibers of the ...

  5. Respiratory center - Wikipedia

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    The respiratory center is located in the medulla oblongata and ... to help respiration happens in the pneumotaxic center. If this was damaged or in any way harmed it ...

  6. Brain herniation - Wikipedia

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    Damage to the cardio-respiratory centers in the medulla oblongata will cause respiratory arrest and (secondarily) cardiac arrest. [11] Investigation is underway regarding the use of neuroprotective agents during the prolonged post-traumatic period of brain hypersensitivity associated with the syndrome.

  7. Central neurogenic hyperventilation - Wikipedia

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    Three principle subarachnoid cisternae consisting of the pons, medulla oblongata, and the cerebellum. A cross-section diagram of the area of the brain typically affected by tumors in the condition CNH. Symptoms of CNH have been observed to vary according to the progression of CNH.

  8. Chemoreceptor trigger zone - Wikipedia

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    This is because the medulla oblongata is located in the area of the brain, the most inferior portion, which does not have a robust and highly developed blood-brain barrier. Without this barrier, emetic drugs and toxins are free to interact with a receptor , or multiple receptors located in the CTZ.

  9. Bulbar palsy - Wikipedia

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    In contrast, pseudobulbar palsy is a clinical syndrome similar to bulbar palsy but in which the damage is located in upper motor neurons of the corticobulbar tracts in the mid-pons (i.e., in the cranial nerves IX-XII), that is the nerve cells coming down from the cerebral cortex innervating the motor nuclei in the medulla.