respiratory center (n)

n05605192

type n
lex_filenum 08
def the center in the medulla oblongata and pons that integrates sensory information about the level of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood and determines the signals to be sent to the respiratory muscles
Outgoing links
Hypernym center, centre, nerve center, nerve centre
Part holonym medulla oblongata, medulla, bulb; pons, pons Varolii
Incoming links
Hyponym center, centre, nerve center, nerve centre
Part meronym medulla oblongata, medulla, bulb; pons, pons Varolii

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