Failure to switch off the brainstem inspiratory neurons can result in which of the following?
a. Apnea
b. Apneustic breathing
c. Biot's breathing
d. Cheyne-Stokes breathing
ANS: B
Under such circumstances, the DRG inspiratory neurons fail to switch off, causing prolonged inspiratory gasps interrupted by occasional expirations (apneustic breathing).
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