Homework Help: physiology

Posted by Natash on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at 6:59pm.

the primary drive to breath is elicited by which of he following:
a.reduced PO2
b.reduced PCO2
c.increased PO2
d.increased PCO2

physiology - SraJMcGin, Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at 7:12pm
Try this document, which you must download:

www.health.utah.edu/healthpromotion/cep/continuingEd/..

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physiology - PsyDAG, Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at 11:48am
The increase in CO2 in the blood stimulates the hypothalamus to increase breathing.

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