Prolonged deep inspirations can result from stimulating the ________ center.
A)apneustic
B)pneumotaxic
C)expiratory
D)baroreceptor
E)chemoreceptor

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Prolonged deep inspirations are characteristic of "apneustic breathing" that occurs due to an injury to the pontine respiratory center in the brainstem. This center is responsible for controlling the respiratory rhythm, and when damaged, it leads to loss of normal respiratory patterns and results in prolonged inspirations.

Prolonged Deep Inspirations Can Result from Stimulating the ________ Center