5. The ____
controls the rate of breathing.

Answer: respiratory control centers
Explanation: respiratory control centers: The medulla which sends signals to the muscles involved in breathing, and the pons which controls the rate of breathing.The medulla oblongata is the primary respiratory control center. Its main function is to send signals to the muscles that control respiration to cause breathing to occur.
Answer:
medulla oblongata
Explanation:
its a part of the raspatory response in your brain
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