JAMB Biology 1980 Question 37

Question 37

Nervous Coordination

The centre which controls respiratory activities in the mammalian brain is the

  1. A.cerebrum
  2. B.olfactory lobes
  3. C.pituitary organ
  4. D.cerebellum
  5. E.medulla
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (medulla)

Explanation

The breathing centre is in the medulla oblongata.