Which Region of the Brain Contains the Pontine Respiratory Group

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which region of the brain contains the pontine respiratory group and apneustic areas that help control respiration?

• A)Spinal cord
• B)Midbrain
• C)Pons
• D)Thalamus
• E)Cerebellum

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Definitions:

Na+

Sodium ions, essential electrolytes in the body that help maintain blood pressure and volume, and are critical for proper muscle and nerve function.

Excretion Route

Pathways through which waste products are eliminated from the body, including the renal, respiratory, digestive, and integumentary systems.

Kidney

One of the two organs that excrete urine. The kidneys are bean-shaped organs approximately 11 cm long, 5 cm wide, and 3 cm thick lying on each side of the spinal column, posterior to the peritoneum, approximately opposite the twelfth thoracic and first three lumbar vertebrae.

Prolonged Vomiting

Continuous or extended episodes of vomiting, which can lead to dehydration and the need for medical attention to address its cause.