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What does a signal from the pneumotaxic centre do to inspiration?
ALengthens its duration
BShortens its duration
CStops it completely
DTriggers a cough
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Shortens its duration
Signals from the pneumotaxic centre cut inspiration short and so change the breathing rate.
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