Modifying Respiration

Communication Anatomy

Voluntary control; emotions; changes in blood pH, carbon dioxide, and oxygen levels; stretch of the lungs; movements of the limbs (proprioception); and stimuli such as touch, temperature, and pain can affect the respiratory center and modify respiration.

A plus sign (+) indicates an increase in respiration, and a minus (-) sign indicates a decrease in respiration.

Regulation of Blood pH and Gases: