Alterations in Respiratory Function p40-75

Question 1

The afferent signal for coughing goes to what location?

A) Midbrain
B) Pons
C) Medulla oblongata
D) Cerebrum

Answer 1

C) Medulla oblongata receives the afferent signal

Question 2

List some efferent nerves that are included cough response.

Answer 2

Vagal, phrenic, intercostal and lumbar nerves

Trigeminal, facial, hypoglossal and accessory

Question 3

List the four phases of coughing.

Answer 3

Inspiration, compression, expression and relaxation