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Ventilation
Initiation and Control
Question | Answer |
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Where is the Inspiratory Center located? | Medulla - self-depolarizing Neurons --> Inspiratory Muscles |
What is th function of the Inspiratory Center? | Maintains inflation/deflation cycle |
How is the Inspiratory Center associated with Inhilation? | Depolarzation --> CAUSES Inspiratory Muscles to contract --> Inhilation |
How is the Inspiratory Center associated with Exhilation? | Repolarization --> ALLOWS Inspiratory Muscles to relax --> Exhilation |
What is the function of the Pneumotaxic Area? | 1. sends INHIBITING impulses to Inspiratory Center; 2. LIMITS period of Inspiration, facillitating Expiration |
Where is the Pneumotaxic Area located? | Pons |