Which of the Following Structures Controls Respirations

Question

Which of the following structures controls respirations?
A) Medulla oblongata
B) Basal ganglia
C) Postcentral gyrus
D) Limbic system

Accepted Answer

The medulla oblongata controls respirations by regulating the rate and depth of breathing. It contains the respiratory center, which responds to changes in carbon dioxide and oxygen levels in the blood to adjust breathing accordingly. The other choices listed are not directly involved in the control of respirations.