Where Are the Peripheral Chemoreceptors Located

question 20

Multiple Choice

Where are the peripheral chemoreceptors located?

• A) aortic arch and carotid arteries
• B) lateral walls of medulla oblongata
• C) lateral walls of pons
• D) femoral arteries and aortic arch

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Definitions:

Leaf Litter

The layer of dead leaves and plant material on the ground in forests and wooded areas, important for nutrient cycling and habitat for many organisms.

Dead Organisms

Refers to organisms that have ceased all biological functions that sustain life.

Feces

Waste matter discharged from the intestines through the anus; composed of undigested food, bacteria, and cells from the lining of the intestines.

Stomata

Small pores located on the surface of leaves and stems, enabling the exchange of gases between the plant and the surrounding atmosphere.