Chapter 21.7, Problem 5QC

Summary Introduction

To review:

The role of peripheral chemoreceptors in the ventilation control.

Introduction:

Peripheral chemoreceptors are a classification of chemoreceptors. The peripheral chemoreceptors are a group of cells with a specialized function. They are present in carotid arteries and aorta and are called aortic and carotid bodies. They are able to distinguish a diversity of stimuli.