Control Centers In The Midbrain, Pons

Question 1

CREATES the basic respiratory RHYTHM

Answer 1

MEDULLA

Question 2

MODIFIES the basic respiratory rhythm

Answer 2

PONS

Question 3

Contains the APNEUSTIC and PNEUMOTAXIC centers

Answer 3

PONS

Question 4

MAIN respiratory center

Answer 4

DORSAL Respiratory group

Question 5

~ Generates basic rhythm for breathing

~ for NORMAL/RESTING INSpiration

~INput: CN IX (PERIPHERAL chemoreceptors)
CN X (PERIPHERAL chemoreceptors and LUNG MECHANOreceptors)

~ OUTput: PHRENIC nerve —> Diaphragm

Answer 5

DORSAL respiratory group (DRG)

Question 6

~ Supplements effect of DRG during EXERCISE

~ for FORCED INSpiration and EXPiration (OVERDRIVE mechanism)

Answer 6

VENTRAL respiratory group (VRG)

Question 7

Pacemaker neurons responsible for respiratory rhythmogenesis

Answer 7

VRG Pre-Botzinger Complex

Question 8

Location: UPPER Pons

SHORTENS time for INSpiration —> INC RR

Answer 8

PNEUMOTAXIC Center

Question 9

Location: LOWER pons

PROLONGS time for INSpiration —> DEC RR

Causes DEEP and PROLONGED inspiratory GASP (APNEUSIS)

Answer 9

APNEUSTIC center