Which of These Statements Does NOT Correctly Describe the Peripheral

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements does NOT correctly describe the peripheral chemoreceptors?

• A)They are stimulated whenever the arterial P_O2 falls below normal.
• B)They are weakly stimulated by a rise in arterial P_CO2.
• C) They are stimulated by an increase in arterial H⁺, which plays an important role in acid-base balance.
• D) They are located at the bifurcation of the common carotid arteries and in the aortic arch.

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