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Respiratory control centers are located in the ________.


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midbrain and medulla

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medulla and pons

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pons and midbrain

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upper spinal cord and medulla

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Solution

The correct option is B

medulla and pons


The respiratory control 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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