An Example of Local Control Over Breathing Is ____

question 83

Multiple Choice

An example of local control over breathing is ____.

• A) automated lung ventilation and perfusion adjustments to changing O₂levels in the blood
• B) the aortic bodies signaling an increase in breathing rate when blood pH is acidic
• C) refinement by the pons respiratory group of contractions involved in inhalation and exhalation
• D) the carotid bodies signaling an increase in breathing rate when O₂levels are low
• E) the ventral respiratory group signaling an increase in breathing rate and depth during exercise

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