The two most important respiratory control centers are located in this part of the brain ________.
A)Medulla oblongata
B)Pons
C)Cerebral cortex
D)Cerebellum

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The medulla oblongata contains the respiratory control centers responsible for regulating breathing rate and depth through monitoring and adjusting the levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and pH in the blood. The pons also plays a role in respiratory regulation, but the medulla oblongata is considered the primary respiratory control center. The cerebral cortex and cerebellum do not have direct control over breathing.

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