Which receptors are primarily responsible for the initial increase in ventilation that occurs at the beginning of exercise?
a. Carotid chemoreceptors
b. Irritant receptors
c. J receptors
d. Proprioceptors
ANS: D
Proprioceptors in joints and tendons may be important in initiating and maintaining increased ventilation at the beginning of exercise.
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