Despite Seeming Counterproductive, an Increase in Arterial Carbon Dioxide Levels

question 66

Multiple Choice

Despite seeming counterproductive, an increase in arterial carbon dioxide levels activates , which causes a(n) in heart rate and a(n) in total peripheral resistance.

• A)baroreceptors : increase : increase
• B)baroreceptors : decrease : increase
• C)baroreceptors : decrease : decrease
• D)chemoreceptors : decrease : increase
• E)chemoreceptors: decrease : decrease

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