RESPIRATORY CENTER
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Respiratory Center.
Respiratory Center - as a noun
The center in the medulla oblongata and pons that integrates sensory information about the level of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood and determines the signals to be sent to the respiratory muscles
Example Sentences
"The respiratory center in the brainstem controls breathing."
"Damage to the respiratory center can lead to breathing difficulties."
"The respiratory center monitors the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood."
"Stimulation of the respiratory center can increase respiratory rate."
"The respiratory center receives input from various sensory receptors."
