¥Main control in respiratory centers in medulla
Ðmotor out to diaphragm and intercostals
¥Mechanoreceptors
Ðin chest wall and lungs
Ðmonitor ms. effort and lung volume changes
¥Chemoreceptors
Ðarterial blood oxygenation detected at carotid artery and aortic arch
ÐCO2 levels detected on medulla-sense CO2 tension within brain tissue