MHT CET Medical202626 April 2026Morning ShiftBiologyBreathing and Exchange of GasesActual
We can voluntarily change our pattern of breathing because the respiratory centre __________.
Options
- Ain medulla oblongata controls breathing voluntarily
- Bin medulla oblongata has connections with the cerebral cortex
- Cis situated in cerebrum
- Din medulla oblongata and pons are connected with each other
Correct answer
B. in medulla oblongata has connections with the cerebral cortex
Step-by-step solution
The respiratory centre is primarily located in the medulla oblongata and pons of the brainstem, which controls involuntary breathing. Voluntary control over the pattern of breathing is possible because the respiratory centre has neural connections with the cerebral cortex. The cerebral cortex is the region of the brain responsible for conscious thought and voluntary actions, allowing us to temporarily override the automatic control of breathing. Answer: in medulla oblongata has connections with the cerebral cortex