Which of the following blood levels normally provides the primary stimulus for breathing?
a. pH
b. Oxygen
c. Bicarbonate
d. Carbon dioxide
D
Carbon dioxide (CO2) level provides the primary stimulus to breathe. High CO2 levels stimulate breathing to eliminate the excess CO2 . A secondary, although important, drive to breathe is hypoxemia. Low blood O2 levels stimulate breathing to bring more oxygen into the lungs.
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a. 7 b. 8 c. 9 d. 10