The Respiratory Centers That Control Ventilation of the Lungs in Mammals

Question

The respiratory centers that control ventilation of the lungs in mammals are located in the
A)brainstem.
B)hypothalamus.
C)cerebral cortex.
D)bronchi.
E)neck.

Accepted Answer

The respiratory centers that control ventilation of the lungs in mammals are located in the brainstem. The medulla oblongata and pons in the brainstem contain specialized neurons that control the rate and depth of breathing.