Chapter 23, Problem 30CP

Summary Introduction

To review:

The factors like cerebral cortex, levels of respiratory gases, proprioceptors, inflation reflex, and temperature, pain, and irritation of the airways modifies the breathing.

Introduction:

The activity of the respiratory center responds to the inputs coming from the brain areas, receptors present in the peripheral nervous system, and another factor, which are responsible for maintaining the homeostasis of breathing. The activity can be easily modified.