NEET Previous Year Question

Identify the region of human brain which has pneumotaxic center that alters respiratory rate by reducing the duration of inspiration.

Topic: NEET PYQ

Answer: B. Full step-by-step solution below.

  1. AMedulla
  2. BPons
  3. CThalamus
  4. DCerebrum

Correct answer: B

Solution

(b) The pneumotaxic centre is present in the pons region of the brain. It controls breathing rate by reducing the duration of inspiration.

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