The nurse knows that which items are recognized by chemoreceptors in the large vessels as a regulatory mechanism of blood pressure?
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Chemoreceptors in the large vessels, such as the carotid bodies and aortic bodies, are sensitive to changes in blood chemistry. They specifically respond to variations in oxygen (B), carbon dioxide (C), and pH levels (D) in the blood. These changes can influence the respiratory rate and vascular tone, thereby indirectly affecting blood pressure regulation. Pressure and water are not directly sensed by chemoreceptors; pressure is sensed by baroreceptors, and water balance is primarily regulated by the kidneys through mechanisms that involve hormones like antidiuretic hormone (ADH).

The Nurse Knows That Which Items Are Recognized by Chemoreceptors