When peripheral chemoreceptors detect a(n) __________ (decrease or increase?) in plasma H+, they stimulate the respiratory center to __________ (increase or decrease?) the breathing rate

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


increase, increase

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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