Which of the following specialised centre is primarily responsible for the regulation of respiratory rhythm?

Receptors associated with aortic arch and carotid artery

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Pneumotaxic centre

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Respiratory rhythm centre

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Chemosensitive area

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Solution

The correct option is C Respiratory rhythm centre
Humans have the ability to modify and maintain the rhythm of respiration to meet the demands of tissues in the body.

It is done with the help of the neural system which helps in controlling and coordinating between various biological processes occurring inside the organism.

Both medulla and pons have regions responsible for the regulation of respiration. The medulla contains a respiratory rhythm centre that primarily controls respiratory rhythm.

Therefore, respiratory rhythm centres maintain respiratory rhythm.

Final answer

Respiratory rhythm centre

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