What Is the Response of the Central (Medullary)chemoreceptors to Hypoxemia

question 21

Multiple Choice

What is the response of the central (medullary) chemoreceptors to hypoxemia?

• A)None
• B)Brisk in contrast to the peripheral chemoreceptors
• C)Slower but more sustained response than the peripheral chemoreceptors
• D)Response augmented when hypercapnia also present

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