This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Respiratory System Pa 3, Subject name: Physiology
[{'content': 'Damage to lower pons, leaving upper pons intact, will result in: \nSelect and explain. \nA. Apneusis, B. Rapid, shallow breathing, C. Irregular gasping type of breathing, D. No change in pattern of breathing', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: B \nExplanation: Damage to lower pons will damage the apneustic center. This center was causing the breathing to be slow and deep. Upper pons has pneumotaxic center. It causes the breathing to be rapid and shallow. Since this center is intact (and apneustic is damaged), breathing will become shallow and rapid.', 'role': 'assistant'}]