The hypoxic drive, a backup system to control breathing, is stimulated when:

A. arterial PaO2 levels decrease.
B. arterial PaCO2 levels increase.
C. arterial PaO2 levels increase.
D. arterial PaCO2 levels decrease.


Answer: A. arterial PaO2 levels decrease.

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