This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Nervous system, Subject name: Physiology
Transection at mid pons level results in 
Select and explain. 
A. Asphyxia, B. Hyperventilation, C. Rapid and shallow breathing, D. Apneusis
D: Apneusis
Answer: D: Apneusis 
Explanation: 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