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Inspiratory neurons send information to the diaphragm via what nerve?

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This is done through inspiratory neurons found inside the medulla that send motor impulses to the diaphragm and external intercostal (rib) muscles. Two cranial nerves – the vagus nerve and glossopharyngeal nerve – send data to the inspiratory neurons that has been collected from chemoreceptors.

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