Objective 45: Characterize neuronal network that controls respiration

Figure 21.23 on page 731 of the Anatomy & Physiology textbook helped me to understand that the neuronal network that controls breathing stems from the pons and the medulla of the brain. The book gave a brief description of the three different respiratory centers; The pontine that works to smooth breathing patterns, The ventral that controls the rhythm of respiration, and the dorsal that receives sensory input.