Peripheral Chemoreceptors Are Most Sensitive To

question 87

Multiple Choice

Peripheral chemoreceptors are most sensitive to:

• A)concentration of hydrogen ions in the blood.
• B)partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PCO₂)in the blood.
• C)concentration of hydrogen ions in cerebrospinal fluid.
• D)partial pressure of oxygen (PO₂)in arterial blood.

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Atomic Components

The smallest, indivisible parts or elements that make up a system, reflecting the concept in both physical science (atoms in matter) and logic (basic propositions).

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Atomic Components

The basic, indivisible parts or elements that make up a system or compound.

Symbolic Notation

A system of symbols or codes used to represent specific ideas, quantities, or processes in various fields, such as mathematics or chemistry.