Factors That Influence the Rate and Depth of Breathing Include

question 27

Multiple Choice

Factors that influence the rate and depth of breathing include ________.

• A) thalamic control
• B) voluntary cortical control
• C) stretch receptors in the alveoli
• D) temperature of alveolar air

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