Which of the Following Factors Does Not Directly Affect Breathing

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors does not directly affect breathing rate?

• A) Partial pressure of oxygen in body fluids.
• B) Partial pressure of carbon dioxide in body fluids.
• C) Degree of lung tissue stretch
• D) pH

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Definitions:

Guthrie Test

A screening test for newborns to detect metabolic disorders, using a blood sample from the baby's heel.

PKU

Phenylketonuria, a genetic disorder leading to the buildup of phenylalanine in the body, causing intellectual disability and other health issues if untreated.

Congenital Hypothyroidism

A condition present at birth where the thyroid gland doesn't produce enough thyroid hormone, leading to growth and developmental delays.

Phenylketonuria

A genetic disorder characterized by an inability to metabolize the amino acid phenylalanine, leading to brain and developmental issues.