Respiration
Control centres
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Respiration is controlled by the respiratory centre in the brainstem, which is responsible for regulating breathing rate and depth. The respiratory centre consists of two main groups of neurons, located in the medulla oblongata and the pons, which work together to ensure that the body receives an adequate supply of oxygen and removes carbon dioxide. […]