Where are the central chemoreceptors located?
A) carotid arteries
B) both the carotid arteries and the aorta
C) medullary reticular formation
D) aorta

Name: Where are the central chemoreceptors located? A) carotid arteries B) both the carotid arteries and the aorta C) medullary reticular formation D) aorta
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Central chemoreceptors are located in the medullary reticular formation of the brainstem. They are sensitive to changes in the pH of cerebrospinal fluid, which reflects CO2 levels in the blood.

Where Are the Central Chemoreceptors Located