The increased ventilation that occurs due to decreased arterial pH (= increased hydrogen ion) is mediated through the: a. peripheral chemoreceptors b. central chemoreceptors c. both of the above d. none of the above

The increased ventilation that occurs due to decreased arterial pH (= increased hydrogen ion) is mediated through the: a. peripheral chemoreceptors b. central chemoreceptors c. both of the above d. none of the above

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The increased ventilation that occurs due to decreased arterial pH (= increased hydrogen ion) is mediated through the:

	a.	peripheral chemoreceptors
	b.	central chemoreceptors
	c.	both of the above
	d.	none of the above

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