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Respiratory control centers are located in the ________.
Options:
A .  midbrain and medulla
B .  medulla and pons
C .  pons and midbrain
D .  upper spinal cord and medulla
Answer: Option B
:
B
Therespiratory control centers(RCs) are located in the medulla oblongata and pons, which are parts of the brainstem. The RCs receive controlling signals of neural, chemical and hormonal nature andcontrolthe rate and depth ofrespiratorymovements of the diaphragm and otherrespiratorymuscles.

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