Neurons in the hypothalamus that respond to carbon dioxide and acid levels in the cerebrospinal fluid are

A) nociceptors.
B) mechanoreceptors.
C) chemoreceptors.
D) proprioceptors.
E) None of the answers are correct.


C) chemoreceptors.

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