Which two portions of the brain are involved in controlling respiration?
A) Pons, hypothalamus
B) Cerebrum, hypothalamus
C) Pons, medulla oblongata
D) Medulla oblongata, cerebral peduncles
E) Pons, thalamus

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The pons and medulla oblongata are key parts of the brainstem involved in the control of respiration. The pons helps regulate the rate and depth of breathing, while the medulla oblongata controls the basic rhythm of breathing.

Which Two Portions of the Brain Are Involved in Controlling