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Q. Mark the correct options stating the locations of the following centers.
Pneumotaxic centre Apneustic centre Dorsal respiratory group Ventral respiratory group
A Pons Pons Medulla Medulla
B Pons Medulla Pons Medulla
C Medulla Medulla Pons Pons
D Pons Pons Pons Medulla

NTA AbhyasNTA Abhyas 2020Neural Control and Coordination

Solution:

The dorsal and the ventral respiratory groups which are concerned with the processes of inhalation and exhalation are present in the medulla and the pneumatic and the apneustic centre which are antagonistic in function and affect the rate of respiration by sending signals to reduce or increase the inspiration are a part of the pons.