Rhythmicity of breathing involves
A) conscious effort and control.
B) stimulation of inspiration. Expiration is automatic.
C) pontine respiratory group as a necessary part.
D) a set pattern of inspiration-expiration that is always the same.
E) the pre-Bötzinger complex of the ventral respiratory group.

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The pre-Bötzinger complex of the ventral respiratory group is crucial for generating the rhythmic pattern of breathing. It acts as a central pattern generator for respiratory rhythm.

Rhythmicity of Breathing Involves