The pneumotaxic center of the pons

A) sets the at-rest respiratory pattern.
B) prolongs inspiration.
C) modifies the rate and depth of breathing.
D) suppresses the expiratory center in the medulla.
E) both prolongs inspiration and modifies the rate and depth of breathing.


Answer: C

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