A client has had a head injury affecting the brain stem. What is located in the brain stem that may affect respiratory function?
A) Chemoreceptors
B) Stretch receptors
C) Respiratory center
D) Oxygen center
Ans: C
The medulla in the brain stem, immediately above the spinal cord, is the respiratory center. Stretch receptors are located in muscles. Chemoreceptors that affect respirations are located in the aortic arch and the carotid bodies.
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