Q164 / 200 · NEET 2022 (Phase 2) · Zoology

Identify the region of human brain which has pneumotaxic centre that alters respiratory rate by reducing the duration of inspiration.

  • A
    Medulla
  • Correct answer
    B
    Pons
  • C
    Thalamus
  • D
    Cerebrum

Solution

Pneumotaxic centre present in the pons region of brain controls the respiratory rhythm centre. Single from this centre can control the duration of inspiration and expiration thus control and alter respiratory rate.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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