Peripheral chemoreceptors that can detect changes in blood pH are located in the
A)medulla oblongatA.
B)aortic and carotid bodies.
C)pons.
D)lungs.

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The aortic and carotid bodies contain the peripheral chemoreceptors that can detect changes in blood pH. The medulla oblongata and pons are brain regions involved in respiratory control. The lungs are involved in gas exchange but do not contain chemoreceptors for pH detection.

Peripheral Chemoreceptors That Can Detect Changes in Blood PH Are