Which of the Following Is Not Detected by the Peripheral

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not detected by the peripheral chemoreceptors?

• A)An increase in the level of carbon dioxide in the blood
• B)A decrease in the level of oxygen in the blood
• C)An increase in the level of hydrogen ions in the blood
• D)An increase in the level of sodium ions in the blood
• E)The peripheral chemoreceptors detect all of these changes.

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