Breathing is controlled by the respiratory centers located in the
A) medulla oblongata and pons
B) midbrain and medulla oblongata
C) pons and midbrain
D) cerebrum and medulla oblongata
E) cerebellum and pons

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The respiratory centers that regulate breathing are located in the medulla oblongata and pons in the brainstem. These centers receive input from chemoreceptors and other sensory receptors to adjust breathing rate and depth to maintain appropriate levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the body. The midbrain, cerebrum, cerebellum, and other parts of the brain do not play a direct role in controlling breathing.

Breathing Is Controlled by the Respiratory Centers Located in the