AS - PE - Respiratory Control Centre

Respiratory Control Centre (RCC)

·       RCC regulates breathing

·       RCC located in medulla oblongata

·       Responds in conjunction with CCC and VCC

At rest:

 Responsible for rhythmic cycle of inspiration and expiration

• Inspiratory centre:
• A) sends impulses to respiratory muscles
• B) when stimulated muscles contract which increase volume of thoratic cavity and lead to …