Hypoventilation that results in the retention of carbon dioxide will stimulate which receptors in an attempt to maintain a normal homeostatic state?
a. Irritant receptors
b. Central chemoreceptors
c. Peripheral chemoreceptors
d. Stretch receptors
Answer: b. Central chemoreceptors
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