Multiple Choice
If a patient hypoventilates and retains too much carbon dioxide,which of the following receptors would be stimulated in an attempt by his body to maintain a normal homeostatic state?
A) Irritant receptors
B) Central chemoreceptors
C) Peripheral chemoreceptors
D) Stretch receptors
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