The nurse notes that a patient's respiratory rate and depth constantly change. What structures should the nurse recall are affecting this patient's respirations?
Select all that apply.
1. pons
2. aortic bodies
3. carotid bodies
4. medulla oblongata
5. number of alveoli
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4
The rate and depth of respirations are controlled by respiratory centers in the medulla oblongata and pons of the brain and by chemoreceptors located in the medulla and in the carotid and aortic bodies. The number of alveoli will not affect respiratory rate and depth.
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