Peripheral Chemoreceptors

question 104

Multiple Choice

Peripheral chemoreceptors

• A)are located in the aortic and carotid bodies.
• B)are sensitive to small changes in oxygen levels in the blood.
• C)monitor blood pressure.
• D)are not sensitive to carbon dioxide or hydrogen ion levels.
• E)are not sensitive to changes in pH of the blood.

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Definitions:

Trachea

The windpipe; a large membranous tube reinforced by rings of cartilage, extending from the larynx to the bronchial tubes and conveying air to and from the lungs.

Epiglottis

A leaf-shaped flap of cartilage located at the root of the tongue that prevents food and liquid from entering the windpipe during swallowing.

Pandemic

A widespread occurrence of an illness across a large region affecting a significantly large portion of the population.

Epidemic

A disease affecting large numbers of individuals in a population.