Physical Education A-Level
Integration by the respiratory centres
What Integration by the respiratory centres means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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Receptor input is integrated by the respiratory centres, which adjust the rate and depth of pulmonary ventilation during physical activity.
Topics that use Integration by the respiratory centres
- Respiratory system (AQA A-Level)
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