Multiple Choice
Indicate which chemical factor is responsible for the effect described by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all) :
-directly stimulates the central chemoreceptors and represents the dominant control of ventilation
A) arterial PO2 between 60 to 100 mmHg
B) arterial PO2 less than 60 mmHg
C) arterial PCO2 increased above normal
D) brain ECF H+ increased above normal
E) arterial H+ increased above normal
Correct Answer:

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