Fig. 2. The effects of midbrain transection on fictive (A) breathing frequency, (B)
episodes per minute and (C) breaths per episode recorded in vitro
from control (open symbols) and chronically hypercapnic (CHC; closed symbols)
brainstemspinal cord preparations. Circles and squares represent values
recorded prior to and following midbrain transection, respectively.
*Significant difference from the value at pH 8.0 within any given group;
significant difference between the control and CHC groups;
significant difference before and after transection in either
group.