Question

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The inspiratory and expiratory centres are present in the___(i)____. The Pneumotaxic and the Apneustic centres are present in the___(ii)___. The inspiratory system is basically responsible for___(iii).___ The expiratory system become activated during forced ___(iv)___.

• A. i).$\to$Medulla ii).$\to$Pons iii).$\to$Inspiration) iv). $\to$Expiration.
• B. i).$\to$Pons ii).$\to$Medulla iii).$\to$Expiration iv).$\to$ Inspiration.
• C. i).$\to$Medulla ii).$\to$ Pons iii).$\to$ Inspiration iv). $\to$Inspiration.
• D. i).$\to$Medulla ii).$\to$ Pons iii).$\to$Expiration iv).$\to$ Expiration

Answer 1

The correct option is A

i).$\to$Medulla ii).$\to$Pons iii).$\to$Inspiration) iv). $\to$Expiration.

The inspiratory and expiratory centres are present in the Medulla of the brain. The Pneumotaxic and the Apneustic centres are present in the Pons. The inspiratory system is basically responsible for inspiration. The expiratory system becomes activated during forced expiration.