The Primary Regulator of the Magnitude of Ventilation in Normal

question 34

Multiple Choice

The primary regulator of the magnitude of ventilation in normal circumstances is the

• A) H⁺ concentration of the brain extracellular fluid monitored by central chemoreceptors.
• B) PO₂ of the arterial blood monitored by central chemoreceptors.
• C) PO₂ of the arterial blood monitored by peripheral chemoreceptors.
• D) PCO₂ of arterial blood monitored by central chemoreceptors.
• E) PCO₂ of arterial blood monitored by peripheral chemoreceptors.

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