The chemosensitive areaa. stimulates the respiratory center when blood CO2 levels increase.b. stimulates the respiratory center when blood pH increases.c. is located in the pons.d. stimulates the respiratory center when blood O2 levels increase.e. All of these are correct.

The chemosensitive areaa. stimulates the respiratory center when blood CO2 levels increase.b. stimulates the respiratory center when blood pH increases.c. is located in the pons.d. stimulates the respiratory center when blood O2 levels increase.e. All of these are correct.

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The chemosensitive area
a. stimulates the respiratory center when blood CO2 levels increase.
b. stimulates the respiratory center when blood pH increases.
c. is located in the pons.
d. stimulates the respiratory center when blood O2 levels increase.
e. All of these are correct.

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