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Pneumotaxic centre present in ____ and responsible for _______ :
Pneumotaxic centre present in ____ and responsible for _______ :
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The correct option is D Pons varolii , respiratory rhythm
D. Pons varolii, respiratory rhythm centerReason: The pneumotaxic centre is located in the pons varolli region of the brainstem. It moderates the functions of the respiratory rhythm centre. It reduces the duration of inspiration and therefore alters the respiratory rate. It is also known as the pontine respiratory group (PRG) and act as an antagonist to the apneustic center, which produces abnormal breathing during inhalation. So the correct option is D.
D. Pons varolii, respiratory rhythm center
Reason: The pneumotaxic centre is located in the pons varolli region of the brainstem. It moderates the functions of the respiratory rhythm centre. It reduces the duration of inspiration and therefore alters the respiratory rate. It is also known as the pontine respiratory group (PRG) and act as an antagonist to the apneustic center, which produces abnormal breathing during inhalation. So the correct option is D.
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