Control of respiration · Physiology

Which respiratory center limits the duration of inspiration?

  1. Medullary center
  2. Apneustic center
  3. Pneumotaxic center
  4. Ventral respiratory group
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Correct answer: Pneumotaxic center

The pneumotaxic center limits inspiration by inhibiting inspiratory neurons. This helps regulate respiratory rate and pattern.

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