Multiple choice

Respiratory centre is present in

  1. cerebellum

  2. cerebrum

  3. medulla oblongata

  4. hypothalamus

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Explanation

The respiratory centres (RCs) are located in the medulla oblongata and pons, which are parts of the brainstem. The RCs receive controlling signals of neural, chemical and hormonal nature and control the rate and depth of respiratory movements of the diaphragm and other respiratory muscles.