What is the primary regulator of the magnitude of alveolar ventilation under normal circumstances?
A) the H+ concentration in the brain extracellular fluid, which is monitored by central chemoreceptors
B) The PO2 of the arterial blood, which is monitored by central chemoreceptors
C) The PO2 of the arterial blood, which is monitored by peripheral chemoreceptors
D) the H+ concentration in the arterial blood, which is monitored by central chemoreceptors
E) stretch receptors in the lung
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Q29: Regarding the relationships between the rates of
Q30: Which occurs as a result of hypoventilation?
A)
Q31: In which form is most of the
Q32: Carbonic anhydrase catalyzes a reaction that combines
Q33: What brain center has neurons that fire
Q35: Which of these results from hyperventilation?
A) increased
Q36: Which of the following is most responsible
Q37: Which of the following are chemoreceptors?
A) hair
Q38: Which of these is demonstrated by the
Q39: Which of the following statements regarding the
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