At What Point Are the Peripheral Chemoreceptors Suppressed

question 13

Multiple Choice

At what point are the peripheral chemoreceptors suppressed?

• A) PaCO₂ below 60 mm Hg
• B) PaO₂ below 30 mm Hg
• C) PaCO₂ below 30 mm Hg
• D) PaO₂ below 60 mm Hg

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