Factors that influence breathing

Question 1

monitor joints and movements, stimulates the DRG of the medulla to prepare the body’s respiratory system for exercise.

Answer 1

Proprioceptors

Question 2

sends excitatory impulses to the DRG to increase the rate and depth of breathing.

Answer 2

Limbic System

Question 3

increase in temperature increases respiratory rate, decrease in temperature decreases respiratory rate (temp. shock can cause brief apnea)

Answer 3

Temperature

Question 4

sudden pain can trigger a brief apnea, prolonged pain increases breathing rate.

Answer 4

Pain

Question 5

coughing, sneezing or brief apnea

Answer 5

Irritation of airways

Question 6

triggered by baroreceptors, a sudden rise in pressure decreases rate of breathing, and a drop in BP increases respiratory rate.

Answer 6

Blood Pressure