Regarding the Inspiratory Center in the Medulla (Aka the Dorsal

question 22

Multiple Choice

Regarding the inspiratory center in the medulla (aka the dorsal respiratory group) , action potential frequency is

• A) inversely proportional to rate of exhalation.
• B) proportional to the rate of exhalation.
• C) inversely proportional to the rate of inhalation.
• D) proportional to the rate of inhalation.
• E) proportional to the depth of inhalation.

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