Q. In humans, pneumotaxic centre is present in
A) Thalamus
B) Pons region of brain
C) Right hemisphere
D) Left hemisphere
Explanation
Pneumotaxic centre which can moderate the functions of the respiratory rhythm centre is present in pons region of the brain. Neural signal from this centre can reduce the duration of inspiration and there by after the respiratory rate
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