If the nerves from the carotid and aortic bodies are cut, which of these would occur?
A. An increase in arterial lactic acid will inhibit ventilation.
B. A decrease in arterial PO2 will inhibit ventilation.
C. An increase in arterial PCO2 will no longer increase ventilation.
D. A decrease in arterial PO2 will no longer increase ventilation.
E. An increase in arterial PCO2 will inhibit ventilation.
Answer: D
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