The respiratory centre in the human brain is located in the: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The respiratory centre in the human brain is located in the:
A. Cerebellum
B. Medulla oblongata
C. Cerebrum
D. Hypothalamus
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The medulla oblongata contains the respiratory rhythmicity centre that controls the rate and depth of breathing. The pons also has pneumotaxic and apneustic centres influencing breathing. The cerebrum can exert voluntary control, cerebellum coordinates movement, and hypothalamus regulates homeostasis.

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