What centers are located in the pons of the brain stem?
I.apneustic center
II.dorsal respiratory neurons
III.pneumotaxic center

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The pons of the brain stem contains the pneumotaxic center and the apneustic center, which work together to control breathing. The dorsal respiratory neurons are located in the medulla oblongata, not the pons. Therefore, the only possible option is C, which includes both the apneustic and pneumotaxic centers.

What Centers Are Located in the Pons of the Brain