Hypoventilation That Results in the Retention Carbon Dioxide Will Stimulate

question 39

Multiple Choice

Hypoventilation that results in the retention carbon dioxide will stimulate which of the following receptors in an attempt to maintain a normal homeostatic state?

• A)Irritant receptors
• B)Central chemoreceptors
• C)Peripheral chemoreceptors
• D)Stretch receptors

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Definitions:

Endocrine System

A network of glands that produce and release hormones into the bloodstream to regulate various body functions including growth, metabolism, and sexual development.

Pons

A part of the brainstem that links the medulla oblongata and the thalamus, playing a key role in sleep and dreaming.

Thyroid Gland

A butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck, responsible for producing hormones that regulate metabolism and energy levels.

Metabolism

The complex of life-sustaining chemical transformations within the cells of living organisms.