pneumotaxic centre primaruly controls the switch off point of inspiration .when this signal is strong which of the following will not occur ? 1) shortening of muscle 2) increase in rate of breathing 3) complete fillings of lungs 4) shortening in expiration time

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3. During fast breathing, shallow filling of lungs takes place.

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