Pulmonary Mechanics and Physiology

10.

Respiratory Control Mechanisms

10.1.

Neural Control Centers

10.1.1.

Medullary Respiratory Centers

10.1.2.

Pontine Influences

10.1.3.

Voluntary Control

10.2.

Chemical Control

10.2.1.

Central Chemoreceptors

10.2.2.

Peripheral Chemoreceptors

10.2.3.

Feedback Mechanisms

10.3.

Mechanical Feedback

10.3.1.

Stretch Receptors

10.3.2.

Irritant Receptors

10.3.3.

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