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The breathing rate in humans is controlled by


A

Thalamus

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Hypothalamus

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Cerebellum

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D

Medulla oblongata

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Solution

The correct option is D

Medulla oblongata


The breathing rate in human is controlled by the medulla oblongata in which inspiratory and expiratory centres are located.

The inspiratory centre or dorsal respiratory group (DRG) causes inspiration.

The expiratory centre or ventral respiratory group (VRG) causes either inspiration or expiration depending on which neurons in the group are stimulated.


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