Q. Regarding the neural control of breathing, which statement is INCORRECT? (Solved)
1. medullary centres are close to but separate from central chemoreceptors
2. during quiet respiration, expiration is a passive event
3. inspiratory medullary neurons supply both phrenic nerves
4. ventral medullary neurons are expiratory and do not discharge spontaneously
5. inspiratory medullary neurons discharge spontaneously at a rate of 12-15 times/minute
- d. ventral medullary neurons are expiratory and do not discharge spontaneously