Assertion: Pneumotaxic centre located in the medulla region of the brain, moderates the respiratory

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Assertion: Pneumotaxic centre located in the medulla region of the brain, moderates the respiratory rhythm centre.\ Reason : The respiratory rhythm centre is primarily responsible for breathing.\

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(d) : Pneumotaxic centre is located in the pons region of the brain. It can moderate the functions of respiratory rhythm centre. Neural signals from this centre can reduce the duration of inspiration and thereby alter the respiratory rate.\