Breathing and Exchange of Gases — BIOLOGY STD 11 Science — Question
Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceBIOLOGYBreathing and Exchange of Gases1 Mark
Question
Explain the neural control of respiration.
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Answer
Respiratory rhythm centre is primarily responsible for regulation of respiration This centre is present in the medulla. Pneumotaxic centre, present in the pons region, also coordinates respiration. Apart from them, receptors associated with aortic arch and carotid artery, can also recognize changes in $CO _2$, and $H ^{+}$concentration and send signal to the rhythm centre for proper action.
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