The vagus and glossopharyngeal nerves carry afferent signals from peripheral chemoreceptors to a chemosensitive area in the ___________.

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The medulla oblongata is the region of the brainstem that contains the chemosensitive area, which receives afferent signals via the vagus and glossopharyngeal nerves from peripheral chemoreceptors. The pontine respiratory group, dorsal respiratory group, and ventral respiratory group are other regions of the brainstem that contribute to respiratory control but are not directly involved in the chemoreceptor reflex.

The Vagus and Glossopharyngeal Nerves Carry Afferent Signals from Peripheral