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The nerve impulses which stimulate the i...

The nerve impulses which stimulate the intercostal muscles and diaphragma and thus permit breathing, originate in the

A

Cerebellum

B

Pons

C

Hypothalamus

D

Medulla oblongata

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the respiratory centres that control the breathing mechanism are present in medulla oblongata. These respiratory centres are expiratory centre and inspiratory centre.
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