What Is the Location of the Receptors That Are Stimulated

question 86

Multiple Choice

What is the location of the receptors that are stimulated by a large drop in the blood PO₂ level?

• A) respiratory centre of the brain
• B) carotid and aortic bodies
• C) tissue capillaries
• D) Arterioles

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Definitions:

Circadian Theory

A theory that explains the 24-hour cycle in the physiological processes of living beings, including humans, affecting sleep-wake patterns and hormonal releases.

Wears and Tears

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Refractory Theory

A concept in neuroscience that suggests after a neuron has fired, there is a period during which it cannot fire again.

Delta Waves

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