Organism
Respiratory Control System
TL;DR
The hybrid control system for breathing combining brainstem respiratory centers (automatic rhythm generation), voluntary cortical input (conscious breathing control), and distri...
The hybrid control system for breathing combining brainstem respiratory centers (automatic rhythm generation), voluntary cortical input (conscious breathing control), and distributed chemoreceptor feedback (sensing blood oxygen, CO2, and pH).
Exemplifies hybrid architecture with hierarchical integration: chemoreceptor feedback can override voluntary control, and automatic brainstem control takes over during sleep or unconsciousness.
Notable Traits of Respiratory Control System
- Three-level hybrid control
- Automatic yet voluntarily modifiable
- Priority hierarchy prevents fatal override