Which Statement About Peripheral Chemoreceptors Is Incorrect?
A)They Are Stimulated $\mathrm { P } _ { \mathrm { O } _ { 2 } }$

question 278

Multiple Choice

Which statement about peripheral chemoreceptors is incorrect?

• A)They are stimulated whenever the arterial \(\mathrm { P } _ { \mathrm { O } _ { 2 } }\) falls below normal.
• B)They are stimulated by a rise in arterial \(\mathrm { P } _ { \mathrm { CO } _ { 2 } }\) .
• C)They are stimulated by an increase in arterial H+.
• D)They are located in the carotid arteries and in the aortic arch.
• E)When stimulated, they reflexively increase ventilation.

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