Question

Strong emotions and pain acting through the limbic system activate sympathetic centers in the hypothalamus, thus modulating respiratory rate and depth by sending signals to the respiratory centers. True False

Answer 1

TRUE.

The limbic system is a system of nerves inside the brain responsible for controlling basic emotions and drives. Pain and strong emotions act through the limbic system activating sympathetic centers within the hypothalamus. Consequently, it sends signal to the respiratory centers which modulates respiratory rate and depth.