Pneumotaxic centers in the pons
A) receive input from the hypothalamus and cerebrum.
B) inhibit the apneustic centers.
C) promote passive or active exhalation.
D) modify respiratory rate and depth.
E) all of the above

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The pneumotaxic centers in the pons receive input from higher brain centers, inhibit the apneustic centers, promote exhalation, and modify respiratory rate and depth, making all the options correct.

Pneumotaxic Centers in the Pons