Pacemaker activity that establishes the rhythmicity of breathing resides in the
A) lung tissue.
B) respiratory muscles.
C) Pre-Botzinger complex
D) phrenic nerve.
E) reciprocal relationship between the inspiratory and expiratory neurons of the ventral respiratory group.

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The Pre-Botzinger complex is a group of neurons located in the medulla oblongata, responsible for generating the rhythmicity of breathing. It is considered the primary pacemaker for breathing in mammals.

Pacemaker Activity That Establishes the Rhythmicity of Breathing Resides in the