What Happens When There Is a Decrease in the Oxygen

question 8

Multiple Choice

What happens when there is a decrease in the oxygen level in the blood?

• A) Pituitary stimulates the respiratory system to increase respiratory rate.
• B) The alveoli diffuse more oxygen into the blood.
• C) Chemoreceptors in the carotid body and aortic body stimulate the respiratory centers to modify respiratory rates.
• D) The parietal pleura increases the negative pressure.

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