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Breathing and Exchange of Gases: Pons MCQ

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PonsMediumQuestion 9287

Question

The pons modifies the respiratory rhythm primarily by:

  1. A
    Fine-tuning the basic medullary rhythm
    Correct
  2. B
    Producing haemoglobin
  3. C
    Forming surfactant
  4. D
    Absorbing carbon dioxide from tissues

Correct answer

Fine-tuning the basic medullary rhythm

Explanation

Pontine centres help modulate the respiratory rhythm generated by medullary centres.

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