6 Questions
What is the main generator of the respiratory rhythm of inspiration and expiration?
The medulla
What is the primary factor that powerfully affects the basic respiratory rhythm?
Sensory signals of CO2 and O2 levels in the blood
What forms the basis of the inspiratory phase in the respiratory rhythm?
A single neuronal type
What is the primary cause of central sleep apnea?
Insufficient neural activity in the respiratory rhythm generator
Which area of the brain is primarily affected in central sleep apnea?
Brainstem and phrenic nucleus
What are common treatments for central sleep apnea?
Theophylline and caffeine
Test your knowledge of respiratory physiology and the generation of respiratory rhythm in the medulla with this quiz. Explore the neuronal types involved and the influence of CO2 and O2 levels on the respiratory rhythm.
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