Transection at mid - Pons Level with intact vagus results in: (A) Apneusis, (B) Irregular shallow breathing, (C) Deep and slow breathing, (D) Hyperventilation
Answer is C. Transection at Mid - Pons level
a) Vagus intact ⇒ Regular respiration with deep and slow breathing.
b) Vagotomy ⇒ Apneusis.