EMBRYOLOGY
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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What two structures in the brainstem are responsible for breathing?
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pons
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midbrain
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medulla
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Final Answer: Medulla oblongata of the brain controls breathing.
Detailed explanation-2: -The medulla is divided into two main parts: the ventral medulla (the frontal portion) and the dorsal medulla (the rear portion; also known as the tegmentum). The ventral medulla contains a pair of triangular structures called pyramids, within which lie the pyramidal tracts.
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