MCQ
The regulatory centres for respiration are located in:
  • A
    Diencephalon and pons
  • B
    Pons and cerebellum dows
  • C
    Medulla oblongata and pons
  • D
    Cerebellum and medulla oblongata

Answer

(c) Medulla oblongata and pons
Explanation: A specialized centre present in the medulla region of the brain called respiratory rhythm centre is primarily responsible for this regulation. In the pons region of the brain called pneumotaxic centre can moderate the functions of the respiratory rhythm centre.

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