Respiratory centres that control ventilation (the rythm and depth of
breathing) are located in the main stem of the brain. They receive
continously information about the level of CO2 and of O2 in the blood so
they can regulate breathing. I´m sure Joanne could bring a lot of
information, she seems to be very prepared and her english is better than
mine :-))
Dr. J.M. Quiroga
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> De: CGawlak(AT)aol.com
> A: vent-users(AT)eskimo.com
> Asunto: Re: Hypoxia/Hypercarbia
> Fecha: miércoles 22 de octubre de 1997 2:27
>
> Joanne,
>
> Do you or anyone else know --Where in the brain are the 'ventilation
control
> centers'?
>
>
> Chris G.