Regarding the neural control of breathing, which statement is INCORRECT?

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inspiratory medullary neurons discharge spontaneously at a rate of 12-15 times/minute

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medullary centres are close to but separate from central chemoreceptors

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during quiet respiration, expiration is a passive event

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inspiratory medullary neurons supply both phrenic nerves

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ventral medullary neurons are expiratory and do not discharge spontaneously

1.	Regarding the neural control of breathing, which statement is INCORRECT?
A.	medullary centres are close to but separate from central chemoreceptors
B.	during quiet respiration, expiration is a passive event
C.	inspiratory medullary neurons supply both phrenic nerves
D.	ventral medullary neurons are expiratory and do not discharge spontaneously
E.	inspiratory medullary neurons discharge spontaneously at a rate of 12-15 times/minute
Answer» E. inspiratory medullary neurons discharge spontaneously at a rate of 12-15 times/minute

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