The Most Powerful Respiratory Stimulus for Breathing in a Healthy

question 119

Multiple Choice

The most powerful respiratory stimulus for breathing in a healthy person is .

• A) acidosis
• B) alkalosis
• C) loss of oxygen in tissues
• D) increase of carbon dioxide

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Definitions:

Atm

Short for "atmosphere," a unit of pressure or a reference to the gaseous envelope surrounding a celestial body.

Container

An object that can be used to hold or transport something, varying widely in size, shape, and materials depending on its purpose.

°C

Degrees Celsius (°C) is a unit of temperature measurement based on the Celsius scale, where water freezes at 0°C and boils at 100°C under standard atmospheric conditions.

Atm

A unit of pressure used to describe the air pressure at sea level, equivalent to 101,325 Pa or about 14.696 psi.