Peripheral Chemoreceptors

question 220

Multiple Choice

Peripheral chemoreceptors

• A) are located in the aortic and carotid bodies.
• B) are sensitive to small changes in O₂ levels in the blood.
• C) monitor blood pressure.
• D) are not sensitive to CO₂ or H⁺ levels.
• E) are not sensitive to changes in pH of the blood.

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