The Pneumotaxic Center of the Pons

question 163

Multiple Choice

The pneumotaxic center of the pons

• A)sets the at-rest respiratory pattern.
• B)prolongs inspiration.
• C)modifies the rate and depth of breathing.
• D)suppresses the expiratory center in the medulla.
• E)both prolongs inspiration and modifies the rate and depth of breathing.

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