The part of the ventral respiratory group of the medullary respiratory center that establishes the basic breathing pattern is called the ___________.

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The pre-Botzinger complex is responsible for generating the basic rhythm of breathing. The pontine respiratory group and inspiratory respiratory group are also part of the medullary respiratory center, but they mainly modify the basic breathing pattern. The respiratory center is a general term that refers to all the brain regions involved in respiration.

The Part of the Ventral Respiratory Group of the Medullary