Question

multiple choice question
the control centers for respiration (respiratory areas) are located in which part of the central nervous system?
o cerebral cortex
o cerebellum
o corpus callosum
o brainstem

Explanation:

The cerebral cortex is involved in higher - order functions like consciousness and voluntary movement. The cerebellum is mainly for motor control, balance, and coordination. The corpus callosum is a white - matter structure that connects the two cerebral hemispheres. The brainstem, which includes the medulla oblongata, pons, etc., contains the respiratory control centers. The medulla oblongata has the dorsal and ventral respiratory groups, and the pons has the pneumotaxic and apneustic centers that regulate the rate and depth of breathing.

Answer:

brainstem