The respiratory centre in brain which controls inspiration and expiration is situated in
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Respiratory and vomitting centres are located in

Options

A. Medulla oblongata
B. Cerebellum
C. Hypothalamus
D. Pericardium

Answer

A

Explanation

The respiratory centers are located in the medulla oblongata which are 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.