Breathing Rhythm Is Generated in the _______ and Modified by Neurons

question 187

Multiple Choice

Breathing rhythm is generated in the _______ and modified by neurons either in or above the _______.

• A) medulla; pons
• B) medulla; spinal cord
• C) spinal cord; pons
• D) spinal cord; cerebellum
• E) cerebellum; medulla

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Definitions:

Carbon Dioxide

A colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration. It is naturally present in the air and is absorbed by plants in photosynthesis.

Crystalline Structure

A unique arrangement of atoms in a crystal, characterized by its highly regular order and symmetry.

Mineral

A naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and a crystalline structure.

Asthenosphere

A region of the Earth's mantle beneath the lithosphere that is mechanically weak and partially molten, facilitating tectonic plate movement.