Laboratory Manual for Human Anatomy & Physiology Main Version
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781260159110
Author: Terry Martin
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Higher Education (us)
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Chapter 53, Problem 4PL
Peripheral chemoreceptors sensitive to low blood oxygen levels are located in the
a. heart.
b. aortic arch and carotid arteries.
c. aorta only.
d. carotid arteries only.
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