Which of the following causes of brain hypoxia would most strongly stimulate the aortic and carotid chemoreceptors?
A) Carbon monoxide poisoning
B) Severe anemia
C) Formation of methemoglobin
D) A marked decrease in pulmonary diffusing capacity
E) Acute respiratory alkalosis

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A marked decrease in pulmonary diffusing capacity would lead to a significant drop in arterial oxygen levels, which would strongly stimulate the aortic and carotid chemoreceptors to respond to the hypoxia.

Which of the Following Causes of Brain Hypoxia Would Most