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respiratory center

n.

The region of neurons in the brain that receives afferent information that is then translated to signals controlling the sequence of breathing.

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Nearby words

respiratory, respiratory acidosis, respiratory alkalosis, respiratory bronchiole, respiratory capacity, respiratory center, respiratory chain, respiratory distress syndrome, respiratory enzyme, respiratory exchange ratio, respiratory failure

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