Apneustic center

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The apneustic center of the lower pons appears to promote inspiration by stimulation of the I neurons in the medulla oblongata providing a constant stimulus.

[edit] See also

• apneustic respirations

[edit] External links

• Description at vcu.edu
• Dorlands/Elsevier c_20/12226527
• Physiology at MCG 4/4ch6/s4ch6_10
• Diagram at colorado.edu

v • d • e Respiratory system, physiology: respiratory physiology

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