An Acute Increase in the PaCO₂ Has an Extremely Powerful

question 11

Multiple Choice

An acute increase in the PaCO₂ has an extremely powerful effect on ventilation.How long does it typically take for this effect to weaken?

• A) 6 to 12 hours
• B) 12 to 18 hours
• C) 24 to 48 hours
• D) 48 to 96 hours

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Definitions:

Peripheral Vision

The part of a person's field of vision that occurs outside the direct line of sight, enabling the detection of objects and movement outside the direct point of focus.

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant stimuli over time, helping organisms to focus on changes in their environment.

Saccades

Rapid, abrupt movements of the eyes that change the point of fixation.

Transduction

The process of converting one form of energy into another, as in sensory processing or in the genetic alteration of bacteria by viruses.