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QuestionChoice
This is describing a juxtapulmonary receptor. They are found in the alveolar walls in close proximity to the pulmonary capillaries.
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e
Stimulate bronchoconstriction in response to irritants and lung volume
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This is describing an arterial baroreceptor. They are found in the aortic arch and carotid sinuses.
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c
Regulate systemic circulation in response to the distortion of the arterial wall due to pressure changes
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This is describing a central chemoreceptor. They are located in the medulla, and they activate the sympathetic nervous system to trigger arterial vasoconstriction.
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a
Stimulates arterial vasoconstriction in response to changes in pCO2 and pH
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This is describing a cardiopulmonary baroreceptor. They are located in the atria, ventricles and pulmonary artery.
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d
Decrease vasoconstriction and blood pressure in response to pressure changes
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This is describing a peripheral chemoreceptor. They are located in the aortic arch and carotid sinuses. They activate the sympathetic nervous system to increase respiration.
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b
Stimulates increased respiration in response to decreases in pO2
Concept
Chapter
2693
4535
Central and peripheral chemoreceptors
Topic
150
Respiratory physiology
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Which of the following best describes the role of a central chemoreceptor?
a