Damage to pneumotaxic centre will cause?
Correct Answer: Slower breathing with greater tidal volume
Description: Ans. C Slower Breathing with greater tidal volumeRef: Ganong, 25th ed. pg. 656* Pneumotaxic center is dorsal pons which contains neurons active in active inspiration and expiration.* When this area is damaged respiration will become slower and tidal volume greater.
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