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What centers are located in the pons of the brainstem? 1. Apneustic center 2. Dorsal respiratory neurons 3. Pneumotaxic center
 
  a. 1, 2, and 3
  b. 2 and 3 only
  c. 1 and 3 only
  d. 1 and 2 only

Question 2

Failure to switch off the brainstem inspiratory neurons can result in which of the following?
 
  a. Apnea
  b. Apneustic breathing
  c. Biot's breathing
  d. Cheyne-Stokes breathing


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Figure 15-1 shows two groups of neurons in the pons: (1) the apneustic center and (2) the pneu-motaxic center.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Under such circumstances, the DRG inspiratory neurons fail to switch off, causing prolonged inspiratory gasps interrupted by occasional expirations (apneustic breathing).


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