The Most Important Determinant of Ventilatory Rate Is

question 50

Multiple Choice

The most important determinant of ventilatory rate is:

• A) arterial PO.
• B) SpPO.
• C) arterial PCO₂.
• D) arterial NaHCO₃.

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