- respiratory center
- respiratory center n a region in the medulla oblongata that regulates respiratory movements
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Respiratory center — (RC) is located in the medulla oblongata which is the lowermost part of the brain stem. RC receives controlling signals of neural, chemical and hormonal natures and controls the rate and depth of respiratory movements of the diaphragm and other… … Wikipedia
respiratory center — noun the center in the medulla oblongata and pons that integrates sensory information about the level of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood and determines the signals to be sent to the respiratory muscles • Hypernyms: ↑center, ↑centre, ↑nerve … Useful english dictionary
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