Central and peripheral chemoreceptors (aortic and carotid bodies)
A)are responsive only to hypoxemia.
B)are both sensitive to [H+] concentrations.
C)can regulate the rate and depth of respirations.
D)More than one of the above are true.

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Both central and peripheral chemoreceptors can be sensitive to changes in pH, CO2 levels, and oxygen levels in the blood. They play a significant role in regulating the rate and depth of respirations in response to changes in these factors.

Central and Peripheral Chemoreceptors (Aortic and Carotid Bodies)