Damage to which of the following would most likely result in cessation of breathing?
A) The pontine respiratory group
B) The ventral respiratory group of the medulla
C) The stretch receptors in the lungs
D) The dorsal respiratory group of the medulla
Answer: B) The ventral respiratory group of the medulla
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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