If the Nerves from the Carotid and Aortic Bodies Are

question 31

Multiple Choice

If the nerves from the carotid and aortic bodies are cut, which of these would occur?

• A) A decrease in arterial P_O2 will no longer increase ventilation.
• B) An increase in arterial P_CO2 will no longer increase ventilation.
• C) An increase in arterial lactic acid will inhibit ventilation.
• D) An increase in arterial P_CO2 will inhibit ventilation.
• E) A decrease in arterial P_O2 will inhibit ventilation.

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Definitions:

Amino Acids

Organic compounds that combine to form proteins, serving as the building blocks of life and playing a critical role in various biological processes.

Benedict's Reagent

A chemical solution used to test for the presence of reducing sugars, where a color change indicates the amount of reducing sugar in the sample.

Amylase Activity

involves the enzymatic process whereby amylase breaks down starches into sugars, playing a critical role in digestion.

Enzyme Activity

A measure of the rate at which an enzyme catalyzes a specific chemical reaction, vital for various biological processes.