Control of ventilation

Question 1

Describe what ventilation control involves?

Answer 1

Requires stimulation skeletal muscle of inspiration which occurs via phrenic ( C3-5) and intercostal nerves

Question 2

What does dorstal respiratory group control?

Answer 2

Muscles of inspiration = external intercostal muscles and diaphragm

Question 3

What does the ventral respiratory group control?

Answer 3

Muscles of expiration = pharynx and larynx and tongue