If the Dorsal Respiratory Group of Neurons in the Medulla

question 136

Multiple Choice

If the dorsal respiratory group of neurons in the medulla oblongata were destroyed bilaterally,

• A) a person would stop breathing.
• B) pulmonary ventilation would increase markedly.
• C) the respiratory minute volume would increase.
• D) tidal volumes would decrease.
• E) alveolar ventilation would increase.

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