Which of the following does not affect the respiratory rate? 

A. Pons
B. Carbon dioxide in the blood
C. Medulla oblongata
D. pH of the blood
E. Pain


C. Medulla oblongata
The medulla oblongata controls the rhythm and depth of breathing. The pons controls the respiratory rate, and it is also affected by the carbon dioxide and pH levels of the blood and pain.

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