When describing how analeptics increase the depth of respirations, the nursing instructor addresses the stimulation of chemoreceptors. The instructor would identify these chemoreceptors as being located in which area in the body? Select all that apply
A) Upper aorta
B) Left ventricle
C) Jugular vein
D) Carotid artery
E) Pulmonary vein
Ans: A, D
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Analeptics increase the depth of respirations by stimulating chemoreceptors located in the carotid arteries and upper aorta.
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