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Pneumotoxic centre which can moderate the functions of the respiratory rhythm centre is present at
BiologyNeural Control and CoordinationJIPMERJIPMER 2014
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  • A pons region in brain
  • B thalamus
  • C spinal cord
  • D right cerebral hemisphere
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The correct answer is: pons region in brain
Pneumotoxic centre which can moderate the functions of the respiratory rhythm centre is present in the pons region of the brain. Neural signals from this centre can reduce the duration of inspiration and there by alter the respiration rate.

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