Chemoreceptors in the Carotid Artery and Aorta Detect

question 28

Multiple Choice

Chemoreceptors in the carotid artery and aorta detect:

• A) levels of oxygen only.
• B) levels of carbon dioxide only.
• C) levels of carbon monoxide only.
• D) levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide.

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