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Where is the central pattern generator (CPG) for respiration located?
Where is the central pattern generator (CPG) for respiration located?
- Thalamus
- Medullary respiratory center (correct)
- Pons
- Cerebellum
Which nucleus in the pons is involved in fine-tuning the respiratory pattern and responding to hypercapnea or hypoxia?
Which nucleus in the pons is involved in fine-tuning the respiratory pattern and responding to hypercapnea or hypoxia?
- Nucleus parabrachialis medialis (NPBM) (correct)
- Dorsal respiratory group (DRG)
- Ventral respiratory group (VRG)
- Kölliker-Fuse nucleus (KF)
What is responsible for the myogenic beating of the heart?
What is responsible for the myogenic beating of the heart?
- Central pattern generator
- Expiratory neurons
- Neurogenic signals (correct)
- Inspiratory neurons
Which nerves are associated with opening the mouth during breathing?
Which nerves are associated with opening the mouth during breathing?
Why are inspiratory and expiratory neurons considered intermingled?
Why are inspiratory and expiratory neurons considered intermingled?
Which part of the brainstem houses clusters of respiratory neurons that can be classified as inspiratory or expiratory?
Which part of the brainstem houses clusters of respiratory neurons that can be classified as inspiratory or expiratory?
Where does the Central Pattern Generator (CPG) receive input from?
Where does the Central Pattern Generator (CPG) receive input from?
Which muscles are innervated by the phrenic nerve connected to the medullary DRG and VRG?
Which muscles are innervated by the phrenic nerve connected to the medullary DRG and VRG?
What is the role of slowly adapting pulmonary stretch receptors in respiration?
What is the role of slowly adapting pulmonary stretch receptors in respiration?
Which part of the brain is responsible for sending rhythmic drive to motoneurons controlling respiratory muscles?
Which part of the brain is responsible for sending rhythmic drive to motoneurons controlling respiratory muscles?
What is the main function of the medullary VRG in respiration?
What is the main function of the medullary VRG in respiration?
What type of receptors are involved in the Hering-Breuer inflation reflex?
What type of receptors are involved in the Hering-Breuer inflation reflex?
Where is the DRG located?
Where is the DRG located?
Which group of neurons is primarily found in the DRG?
Which group of neurons is primarily found in the DRG?
What information do vagal afferents send to the DRG?
What information do vagal afferents send to the DRG?
Which nuclei contain the VRG?
Which nuclei contain the VRG?
Which complex is considered the primary respiratory pattern generator in the brain?
Which complex is considered the primary respiratory pattern generator in the brain?
What is the target of drugs aimed at stimulating breathing when it is depressed?
What is the target of drugs aimed at stimulating breathing when it is depressed?
