Which Two Portions of the Brain Are Involved in Controlling

question 94

Multiple Choice

Which two portions of the brain are involved in controlling respiration?

• A)pons,hypothalamus
• B)cerebrum,hypothalamus
• C)pons,medulla oblongata
• D)medulla oblongata,cerebral peduncles
• E)pons,thalamus

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