Respiratory Control Centers Are Located in the ________

question 77

Multiple Choice

Respiratory control centers are located in the ________.

• A) midbrain and medulla
• B) medulla and pons
• C) pons and midbrain
• D) upper spinal cord and medulla

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Definitions:

Frequency Theory

A theory regarding how sounds are perceived, suggesting that the frequency of an auditory stimulus is directly related to the frequency of neural impulses sent to the brain.

Neurons

The fundamental units of the brain and nervous system, responsible for receiving sensory input, sending motor commands to muscles, and processing and transmitting neural impulses throughout the body.

Middle Ear

The part of the ear between the eardrum and the oval window that contains the three small bones (ossicles) involved in transmitting sound to the inner ear.

Hammer, Anvil, Stirrup

Three tiny bones in the middle ear that play a crucial role in the process of hearing.