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What is the ratio of response power between central chemoreceptors and peripheral chemoreceptors in controlling breathing?
What is the ratio of response power between central chemoreceptors and peripheral chemoreceptors in controlling breathing?
- 5:1
- 4:1
- 7:1 (correct)
- 10:1
In which condition does metabolic acidosis occur and what is its effect on peripheral chemoreceptors stimulation?
In which condition does metabolic acidosis occur and what is its effect on peripheral chemoreceptors stimulation?
- Metabolic alkalosis, increased stimulation
- Respiratory acidosis, decreased stimulation
- Respiratory alkalosis, decreased stimulation
- Metabolic acidosis, increased stimulation (correct)
What is the maximum effect of an increase in H+ concentration in the blood on respiration?
What is the maximum effect of an increase in H+ concentration in the blood on respiration?
- 4 times increase in ventilation (correct)
- 5 times increase in ventilation
- 3 times increase in ventilation
- 2 times increase in ventilation
What neural mechanisms control respiration in the body?
What neural mechanisms control respiration in the body?
What is the function of pontine centers in the control of respiration?
What is the function of pontine centers in the control of respiration?
Which statement describes the role of peripheral chemoreceptors?
Which statement describes the role of peripheral chemoreceptors?
How are peripheral chemoreceptors stimulated by hypoxia?
How are peripheral chemoreceptors stimulated by hypoxia?
What is the respiratory response to metabolic acidosis?
What is the respiratory response to metabolic acidosis?
What is the effect of a decrease in pH to 7 on ventilation?
What is the effect of a decrease in pH to 7 on ventilation?
Which type of chemoreceptors provides a more powerful response in controlling breathing?
Which type of chemoreceptors provides a more powerful response in controlling breathing?
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