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Definition of Respiratory center
1. Noun. 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.
Generic synonyms: Center, Centre, Nerve Center, Nerve Centre
Group relationships: Bulb, Medulla, Medulla Oblongata, Pons, Pons Varolii
Group relationships: Bulb, Medulla, Medulla Oblongata, Pons, Pons Varolii
Lexicographical Neighbors of Respiratory Center
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