Respiratory process is regulated by certain specialized centres in the brain. One of the following listed centres can reduce the inspiratory duration upon stimulation :-Medullary inspiratory centrePneumotaxic centreApneustic centreChemosensitive centre

Choose the part of the respiratory center that sends impulses to the spinal cord motor neurons that innervate diaphragm and external intercostal muscles:Select one:Expiratory neurons of the ventral respiratory groupNeurons of the dorsal respiratory groupApneustic centerPneumotaxic center

Which of the following is involved in regulating breathing?The thalamusThe limbic systemMedulla oblongataCerebellum

What nonrespiratory air movement helps to clear the upper respiratory passageways?Multiple ChoiceYawningLaughingCoughingSneezing

Fill in the Blank QuestionFill in the blank question.The of the brainstem contains fibers relaying impulses between the medulla and the cerebrum, fibers relaying impulses between the cerebrum and the cerebellum, and centers that help regulate the respiratory rhythm.

Which of the following areas of the brainstem activates accessory respiratory muscles during forced breathing?