Where are the peripheral chemoreceptors located? 1. In the arch of the aorta 2. In the bifurcations of carotid arteries 3. On the ventrolateral surfaces of the medulla

a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1 and 3 only


ANS: A
Peripherally located chemoreceptors are found in the fork of the common carotid arteries and the aortic arch.

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