In Posthyperventilation Apnea (PHVA), Respirations Stop After Hyperventilation Followed by the Return

question 8

Multiple Choice

In posthyperventilation apnea (PHVA) , respirations stop after hyperventilation followed by the return of rhythmic breathing.What stimulus causes the hyperventilation?

• A)High arterial carbon dioxide
• B)Low arterial oxygen
• C)Normal arterial carbon dioxide
• D)High arterial oxygen

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