Question

The respiratory centers, which control inspiration and expiration, are located in?

• A. Diencephalon
• B. Medulla oblongata
• C. Cerebellum
• D. Spinal cord

Answer 1

The correct option is B Medulla oblongata

B. Medulla oblongata

Reason: The respiratory centre is the medulla oblongata,a part of metencephalone. which regulates the rate and depth of breathing. The dorsal group of neurons located in the dorsal portion of medulla oblongata regulates inspiration and ventral group of neurons located in the ventrolateral part of medulla oblongata regulates both inspiration and expiration. So the correct option is B.The respiratory centre is the medulla oblongata,a part of metencephalone. which regulates the rate and depth of breathing. The dorsal group of neurons located in the dorsal portion of medulla oblongata regulates inspiration and ventral group of neurons located in the ventrolateral part of medulla oblongata regulates both inspiration and expiration. So the correct option is B.