Peripheral chemoreceptors

A. are located in the aortic and carotid bodies.
B. are not sensitive to changes in pH of the blood.
C. are not sensitive to CO2 or H+ levels.
D. are sensitive to small changes in O2 levels in the blood.
E. monitor blood pressure.


Answer: A

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