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Respiratory center is located in the _____________.

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Pneumotaxiccenter

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Medulla oblongata

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Alveoli

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Apneusticcenter

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Solution

The correct option is B
Medulla oblongata

The respiratory centers (RCs) are located in the medulla oblongata and pons, which are parts of the brainstem. The RCs receive controlling signals of neural, chemical and hormonal nature and control the rate and depth of respiratory movements of the diaphragm and other respiratory muscles.

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