The pneumotaxic center is located in the:

 # The pneumotaxic center is located in the:
 A. Cerebellum
 B. Hypothalamus
 C. Medulla oblongata
 D. Pons


The correct answer is D. Pons

Explanation: The pneumotaxic center, which helps regulate the rate and pattern of breathing by modulating the activity of the respiratory centers, is located in the pons, specifically in the upper part of the pons in the brainstem.

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