Peripheral chemoreceptors are located in the:

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Question 1 of 5

Peripheral chemoreceptors are located in the:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Peripheral chemoreceptors are in aortic and carotid bodies (C), sensing blood gases. Lungs (A), brain (B), and heart (D) have other roles.

Question 2 of 5

The nasal septum divides the nose into right and left nasal cavities.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: True (A): The nasal septum separates right and left nasal cavities. False (B) is incorrect.

Question 3 of 5

An increase or decrease in blood P_CO₂ is always accompanied by a change in plasma H⁺ concentration (plasma pH).

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: True (A): P_CO₂ shifts H⁺ via carbonic acid (CO₂ + H₂O ⇌ H⁺ + HCO₃⁻), affecting pH. False (B) is incorrect.

Question 4 of 5

An elevation in pH causes peripheral chemoreceptors to increase the rate and depth of breathing.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: False (B): High pH (alkalosis) decreases breathing rate via chemoreceptors. Low pH stimulates. True (A) is incorrect.

Question 5 of 5

An increased concentration of O₂ in the plasma contributes to the release of O₂ from hemoglobin to body tissues.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: False (B): High plasma O₂ increases hemoglobin binding (left shift), not release. Low P_O₂ aids release. True (A) is incorrect.

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