Question 2

(Multiple Choice)

Transection of the spinal cord caudal to the pontine respiratory group should


A) Make respiration deeper because the PRG shuts off inspiration
B) Make respiration deeper because the PRG turns on inspiration
C) Make respiration more shallow because the PRG shuts off inspiratoin
D) Make respiration more shallow because the PRG turns on inspiration
E) Have no effect on the depth of inspiration

Answer

A