Transection at mid pons level results in: (A) Asphyxia, (B) Hyperventilation, (C) Rapid and shallow breathing, (D) Apneusis
Answer is D. Pontine control of respiration involves the modulation of timming and amplitude of muscle activities that execute breathing and air flow in and out of lungs. Ref.text book of physiology by AK Jain7th edition page no.445