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Respiratory centre is present in

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cerebellum
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medulla oblongata
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olfactory lobes
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hypothalamus
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Solution

The correct option is B medulla oblongata
Medulla oblongata is the lowermost part of the brain stem and is in continuity with the spinal cord. Medulla has two of the life supporting centres, the respiratory centre to regulate respiration and the vasomotor centre to regulate cardiovascular functions.

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