- pneumotaxic
- pneu·mo·taxic
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pneumotaxic
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Pneumotaxic center — The pneumotaxic center, also known as the pontine respiratory group (PRG), is a network of neurons in the rostral dorsal lateral pons. It consists of the Kölliker Fuse nucleus and the medial parabrachial nucleus. [cite journal|author=Song G, Yu Y … Wikipedia
pneumotaxic center — |n(y)ümə+... noun Etymology: pneumotaxic from pneum + taxic : a neural center in the upper part of the pons that provides inhibitory impulses on inspiration and thereby prevents overdistention of the lungs and helps to maintain alternately… … Useful english dictionary
pneumotaxic — pneu·mo·tax·ic (noo″mo takґsik) [pneumo + Gr. taxis arrangement] relating to the regulation of the rate of respiration; see under center … Medical dictionary
pneumotaxic center — pneu·mo·tax·ic center .n(y)ü mə tak sik n a neural center in the upper part of the pons that provides inhibitory impulses on inspiration and thereby prevents overdistension of the lungs and helps to maintain alternately recurrent inspiration and… … Medical dictionary
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Control of respiration — Control of ventilation refers to the physiological mechanisms involved in the control of physiologic ventilation. Gas exchange primarily controls the rate of respiration. The most important function of breathing is gas exchange (of oxygen and… … Wikipedia
Medial parabrachial nucleus — Brain: Medial parabrachial nucleus Latin nucleus parabrachialis medialis NeuroNames hier 757 NeuroLex ID birnlex 4038 The Medial parabrachial nuc … Wikipedia
Respiratory system — See also: Respiratory tract Respiratory A complete, schematic view of the human respiratory system with their parts and functions. Latin … Wikipedia
Tegmental pontine reticular nucleus — Brain: Tegmental pontine reticular nucleus Latin nucleus reticularis tegmenti pontis NeuroNames hier 563 The tegmental pontine reticular nucleus (or pontine reticular nucleus of the tegmentum) is an area within the floor of the midbrain. This… … Wikipedia
Oral pontine reticular nucleus — Brain: Oral pontine reticular nucleus Latin nucleus reticularis pontis oralis NeuroNames hier 560 NeuroLex ID birnlex 875 The oral pontine reticul … Wikipedia
