What Causes Stimulation of the Peripheral Chemoreceptors to Increase the Ventilatory

question 8

Multiple Choice

What causes stimulation of the peripheral chemoreceptors to increase the ventilatory rate?

• A) Pain or anxiety
• B) PaCO₂ of about 40 mm Hg
• C) PaO₂ of about 60 mm Hg or less
• D) Venous pH of 7.30 to 7.40

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