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Respiratory Regulation and the Respiratory System

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What is the primary function of the respiratory regulation system?

to maintain the appropriate levels of O2 delivery and CO2 removal

What happens to breathing rate, tidal volume, and minute ventilation during exercise?

They all increase

What is the location of the Respiratory Control Centre (RCC)?

Medulla oblongata

What is the function of the Inspiratory Centre (IC) during rest and exercise?

Stimulates inspiratory muscles Signup and view all the answers

What type of receptors are involved in stimulating the RCC during exercise?

Chemoreceptors, thermoreceptors, and proprioreceptors Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the diaphragm during inhalation during exercise?

It flattens Signup and view all the answers

What nerve stimulates the diaphragm during rest and exercise?

Phrenic nerve Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Expiratory Centre (EC) during rest?

It is inactive Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the external intercostals during inhalation during exercise?

They contract Signup and view all the answers