Which of the following statements concerning the peripheral chemoreceptors is incorrect? The peripheral chemoreceptors
A) are stimulated whenever the arterial PO2 falls below normal.
B) are weakly stimulated by a rise in arterial PCO2.
C) are stimulated by an increase in arterial H+, which plays an important role in acid-base balance.
D) are located at the bifurcation of the common carotid arteries and in the aortic arch.
E) when stimulated, reflexively increase ventilation.
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