Best Answer: The Medulla oblongata is the part of your brain that controls basic survival functions. It contains centers for the control of vital processes such as heart rate, respiration, blood pressure, and swallowing. 3 years ago, I was diagnosed - hypertension with a reading of 160/100.
By Sally Robertson, BSc. The term demyelination refers to loss of the myelin sheath that surrounds and protects axons in the central nervous system. Demyelination occurs as the result of diseases that damage the myelin sheath or the cells that form it. Diseases that are characterized by this loss of myelin are referred to as demyelinating diseases. The myelin sheath covers and insulates axons, aiding the conduction of electrical signals between nerves.
Answers from Jerry W. Swanson, M.D. A demyelinating disease is any condition that results in damage to the protective covering (myelin sheath) that surrounds nerve fibers in your brain and spinal cord. When the myelin sheath is damaged, nerve impulses slow or even stop, causing neurological problems. Multiple sclerosis.