Breathing and Exchange of Gases · NEET Preparation Zoology
The primary respiratory rhythm center is situated in which part of the human brain?
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The primary respiratory rhythm center is situated in which part of the human brain?
- A.Pons varolii
- B.Medulla oblongataCorrect answer
- C.Cerebellum
- D.Hypothalamus
Solution
The respiratory rhythm center is primarily located in the medulla oblongata region of the brainstem. The pneumotaxic center in the pons can moderate the functions of the respiratory rhythm center.
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