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  • Pneumotaxic centre functions primarily to
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Pneumotaxic centre functions primarily to

  1. inhibit inspiration

  2. prolonged expiration

  3. discharge inspiratory action potentials

  4. decreases respiratory rate

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Explanation

The pneumotaxic centre is a network of neurons in the rostral dorsal lateral pons. Its main function is to inhibit inspiration and thus regulating inspiratory volume and rate.

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