Identify the region of human brain which has pneumotaxic centre that alters respiratory rate by reducing the…

Identify the region of human brain which has pneumotaxic centre that alters respiratory rate by reducing the duration of inspiration.
  1. Medulla
  2. Pons
  3. Thalamus
  4. Cerebrum

Solution

Pneumotaxic centre present in the pons region of brain controls the respiratory rhythm centre. Single from this centre can control the duration of inspiration and expiration thus control and alter respiratory rate.

Asked in: NEET 2022 (Phase 2)

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