What is the primary stimulus of the peripheral chemoreceptors?
A. low PO2 of CSF
B. H+ concentration of CSF
C. changes in PaCO2
D. low PaO2
Answer: D
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A. psychokinesis B. neurokinesis C. schizokinesis D. parakinesis
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A) place the patient on the floor B) run for a physician C) release the tourniquet D) hold pressure on the blood collection site
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