Centers that regulate the rate and depth of breathing,known as the pneumotaxic and apneustic centers,are located in the __________.
A) pons
B) thalamus
C) medulla oblongata
D) hypothalamus
E) cerebral peduncles

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The pneumotaxic and apneustic centers are located in the pons region of the brainstem. The medulla oblongata also plays a significant role in regulating breathing, but it does not contain these specific centers. The thalamus, hypothalamus, and cerebral peduncles are not directly involved in regulating breathing.

Centers That Regulate the Rate and Depth of Breathing,known as the Pneumotaxic