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What is responsible for stimulating respiratory muscles to increase inspiration?
What is responsible for stimulating respiratory muscles to increase inspiration?
- Pontine group
- Receptors and brain stimulation (correct)
- Stretch receptors in lungs
- Inhibitory neurons
Which group of neurons is activated to stop inspiration?
Which group of neurons is activated to stop inspiration?
- Pontine group
- Inhibitory neurons (correct)
- Voluntary respiratory neurons
- Receptors in lungs
What leads to the relaxation of respiratory muscles during expiration?
What leads to the relaxation of respiratory muscles during expiration?
- Increased inspiration
- Activation of inhibitory neurons (correct)
- Pontine group stimulation
- Receptor stimulation
Which part of the brain is NOT directly involved in the stimulation of respiratory muscles?
Which part of the brain is NOT directly involved in the stimulation of respiratory muscles?
What effect do inhibitory neurons have during the respiratory process?
What effect do inhibitory neurons have during the respiratory process?