A client's blood gas results reveal a low oxygen level.The nurse realizes that which area of the body will respond to this level and influence respirations?
A)Alveoli
B)Trachea
C)Bronchioles
D)Carotid bodies

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The carotid bodies, located in the carotid arteries, are chemoreceptors that respond to low oxygen levels in the blood and stimulate increased respiratory rate and depth through the respiratory centers in the brainstem. The alveoli, trachea, and bronchioles are involved in the mechanics of breathing, but do not directly respond to changes in oxygen levels.

A Client's Blood Gas Results Reveal a Low Oxygen Level