When central chemoreceptors detect a drop in the pH of the cerebrospinal fluid,

A. the vagus and phrenic nerves stimulate decreased production of the catalyst carbonic anhydrase.
B. pontine respiratory centers trigger a decrease in rate and depth of breathing.
C. medullary respiratory centers trigger a decrease in rate and depth of breathing.
D. medullary respiratory centers trigger an increase in rate and depth of breathing.


Answer: D

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