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What does the breathing center in the brain do?

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The medulla oblongata is the primary respiratory control center. Its main function is to send signals to the muscles that control respiration to cause breathing to occur. There are two regions in the medulla that control respiration: ... The dorsal respiratory group stimulates inspiratory movements

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The medulla oblongata is the primary respiratory control center. Its main function is to send signals to the muscles that control respiration to cause breathing to occur. There are two regions in the medulla that control respiration: ... The dorsal respiratory group stimulates inspiratory movements

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