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Is a schematic representation of functional organization of breathing, cough and swallow. The cough, swallow, and breathing pattern generators are controlled and coordinated by one or more populations of neurons called behavior control assemblies (triangle). Receptors in the pharynx, larynx, and trachea provide frequency dependent information to the medulla to initiate behaviors.
