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respiratory center

/ˈrɛspɪrətɔːri ˈsɛntər/

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/ˈrɛspɪrətɔːri ˈsɛntər/C1formalmedical
  • ruОбласть в стволе головного мозга (конкретно в продолговатом мозге и варолиевом мосту), которая контролирует частоту и глубину дыхания, посылая сигналы дыхательным мышцам.

A region in the brainstem (specifically the medulla oblongata and pons) that controls the rate and depth of breathing by sending signals to the respiratory muscles.

  1. Brain region controlling breathingC1formal

    A group of neurons in the medulla oblongata and pons of the brainstem that regulates the rate and depth of breathing.

    ruДыхательный центр

    • The respiratory center adjusts breathing in response to carbon dioxide levels.
    • Damage to the respiratory center can cause irregular breathing patterns.
    • The respiratory center receives signals from chemoreceptors in the body.