Breathing Rate Flashcards

1
Q

Medulla (part of brain stem)

A

breathing center
sensitive to [CO2]

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feedback mechanism of homeostasis

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increase CO2 caused nerve impulses from the medulla to act on the rib muscle and the diaphragm to increase the breathing rate. This in turn, decreases the CO2

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