Respiratory Physiology: Control of Respiration

Authors: David Adeniyi | Medical & Health Sciences Physiology Research 23 pages 429 words

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Rhythm controllers in the brainstem

1. Medulla

Dorsal respiratory group – associated with inspiration

Ventral respiratory group – associated with expiration.

Pre-Botzinger Complex - pattern generator, also ventral

2) Pons

Apneustic center – has an excitatory function

Pneumotaxic center – can inhibit inspiration

Other regions of the brain that can affect respiration

1. Cortex

Can exercise voluntary control

2) Limbic system and hypothalamus

Emotional states