Several Pathophysiologic Mechanisms Operating Simultaneously May Lead to an Increased

question 2

Multiple Choice

Several pathophysiologic mechanisms operating simultaneously may lead to an increased ventilatory rate. These may include which of the following?
1) Stimulation of central chemoreceptors
2) Decreased lung compliance-increased ventilatory rate relationship
3) Stimulation of J receptors
4) Pain

• A)1, 3
• B)1, 2
• C)2, 3, 4
• D)1, 3, 4

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