Respiratory Control

4. breathing characteristic determined by how long the inspiratory center is active or how quickly it is switched off
6. controls of respiratory rate and depth which allow conscious voluntary control
7. part of the brain which influences breathing rate and depth in response to emotions and pain
9. respiratory center made up of respiratory groups
10. respiratory group which generates the baseline rhythm of breathing
11. breathing characteristic influenced by number of motor units excited and the greater force of respiratory muscle contractions

1. respiratory center which influences breathing during sleep, vocalization and exercise
2. respiratory group which modifies breathing rhythm following input from stretch and chemo receptors
3. what happens to rate and depth of breathing in response to hypercapnia
5. and ventral
8. gas which has to drop to 60mmHg before it becomes a major stimulus for breathing