Respiratory control centers are located in the ________.
A) midbrain and medulla
B) medulla and pons
C) pons and midbrain
D) upper spinal cord and medulla

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The respiratory control centers are located in the medulla and pons of the brainstem. The medulla contains the primary respiratory center, which regulates the basic rhythm of breathing. The pons contains the apneustic and pneumotaxic centers, which help to regulate the rate and depth of breathing. The midbrain does not contain significant respiratory control centers. The upper spinal cord may play a role in some reflexive aspects of breathing, but it is not considered a primary respiratory control center.

Respiratory Control Centers Are Located in the ________