Why Does It Take About 24 Hours for a Full

question 4

Multiple Choice

Why does it take about 24 hours for a full ventilatory response to develop to acute hypoxemia?

• A)Initial cerebrospinal fluid alkalemia blunts the hypoxic ventilatory stimulus.
• B)Peripheral chemoreceptors are slow to respond to decreased blood oxygen levels.
• C)Renal compensation for respiratory alkalosis increases chemoreceptor sensitivity.
• D)A full ventilatory response is not possible until after the muscles become fatigued.

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Definitions:

Operating Angles

The specific angles at which certain mechanical parts, such as driveshafts, are designed to operate efficiently.

Propeller Shaft

The mechanical component used to transmit power from an engine or motor to the propeller in a boat or aircraft.

Universal Joints

Flexible joints used in drive shafts that allow for the transmission of power between shafts that are not aligned.

Driveshaft Flexibility

The ability of a driveshaft to flex or bend without breaking, to accommodate movement and alignment changes in a vehicle's drivetrain.