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Damage to pneumotaxic centre will cause?

A
Apneusis
B
Apnea
C
Slower breathing with greater tidal volume
D
Faster breathing with lesser tidal volume
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. C Slower Breathing with greater tidal volumeRef: Ganong, 25th ed. pg. 656* Pneumotaxic center is dorsal pons which contains neurons active in active inspiration and expiration.* When this area is damaged respiration will become slower and tidal volume greater.

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