Neural Control

• • Respiratory control center

  ○ Medulla oblongata
• • Medullary rhythmicity area: controls the basic rhythm of respiration.

  ‣ Contains two parts:

  1. Inspiratory area - controls inspiration
  2. Expiratory area - controls expiration
• • Pneumotaxic area: transmits inhibitory impulses to the inspiratory area.

  ‣ Inhibits inspiration
• Apneustic area: coordinates the transition between inhalation and exhalation.