STANDARDZoology-Respiratory System
STANDARD Zoology Neural Control of Breathing MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
The respiratory centre in brain which controls inspiration and expiration is situated in
A
Medulla oblongata
B
Cerebellum
C
Hypothalamus
D
Pericardium
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The respiratory centers are located in the medulla oblongata, which is part of the brain stem. The respiratory center receives controlling signals of neural, chemical, and hormonal nature and controls the rate and depth of respiratory movements of the diaphragm and other respiratory muscles.
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