Which of the Following Statements About Chemoreceptors in the Human

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about chemoreceptors in the human body is true?

• A) The central chemoreceptors are located in the lungs and provide the primary stimulus to breathe.
• B) The peripheral chemoreceptors are extremely sensitive to oxygen and are located in the brain.
• C) The central chemoreceptors constantly monitor the oxygen levels in the body and increase the rate when more O₂ is needed.
• D) The peripheral chemoreceptors are more sensitive to oxygen than carbon dioxide.

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