Regulation Of Respiration

Question 1

a specialised centre is present in the _________ region of the brain called ___________________________ which is primarily responsible for regulation of respiration

Answer 1

medulla
respiratory rhythm centre

Question 2

another centre present in the _______ region of the brain called _____________________ can moderate the functions of the respiratory rhythm centre

Answer 2

pons
pneumotaxic centre

Question 3

neural signal from which centre of brain can reduce the duration of inspiration and thereby alter respiratory rate

Answer 3

pneumotaxic centre

Question 4

a chemosensitive area is situated adjacent to the respiratory rhythm centre which is highly sensitive to

Answer 4

CO2 and hydrogen ions

Question 5

the role of _________ in the regulation of respiratory rhythm is quite insignificant

Answer 5

oxygen

Question 6

receptors associated with ___________________ and _________________________ can also recognise changes in CO2 and H+ concentration and send necessary signals to the respiratory rhythm centre for remedial actions

Answer 6

aortic arch
carotid artery