What Is the Primary Stimulus of the Peripheral Chemoreceptors

question 5

Multiple Choice

What is the primary stimulus of the peripheral chemoreceptors?

• A) low PaO₂
• B) low PO₂ of CSF
• C) changes in PaCO₂
• D) H+ concentration of CSF

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