Q. Pneumotaxic centre which can moderate the functions of the respiratory rhythm centre is present at
A) Pons region of brain
B) Thalamus
C) Spinal cord
D) Right cerebral hemisphere
Explanation
Pneumotaxic centre which can moderate the function of the respiratory rhythm centre is present in the pons region of the brain. Neural signal from this centre can reduce the duration of inspiration and thereby alter the respiratory rate.
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