____ located in the medulla oblongata, carotid, and aorta, sense pH, carbon dioxide, and, to a lesser extent, oxygen content in the blood and cerebrospinal fluid.

A. Alphareceptors
B. Chemoreceptors
C. Baroreceptors
D. Neurotransmitters


Answer: B

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