Regulation of respiratory movements & Disorders of the Respiratory System
Regulation of respiratory movements & Disorders
Regulation of respiratory movements:
1. A Special center present in the medulla region of brain, called Respiratory rhythm centre is primarily responsible for this regulation.
2. another center present in the pons of the brain stem called Pneumotaxic Center can moderate the functions of the Respiratory rhythm centre
3. A Chemo-sensitive area is situated adjacent to the respiratory rhythm center. which is highly sensitive to CO2 and Hydrogen ions.
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