Question
Biology Question on Aerobic Respiration
Pneumotaxic centre is present in
A
cerebrum
B
cerebellum
C
medulla oblongata
D
pons varolii
Answer
pons varolii
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is Option D) pons varolii
Pneumotaxic centre is located in the dorsal part of pons varolii. It sends signals to all the neurons of dorsal respiratory group and only to inspiratory neurons of dorsal respiratory group. Its main job is to primarily limit inspiration.
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