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The medulla oblongata monitors the respiratory system using:
Options
A Baroreceptors measuring blood pressure
B Proprioceptors detecting body position
C Chemoreceptors that detect changes in blood chemistry
Correct Answer
D Mechanoreceptors in the cochlea
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The medulla oblongata monitors the body's respiratory system using chemoreceptors. These can detect changes in blood chemistry, such as carbon dioxide levels and pH, to adjust breathing rate.

Hint

These receptors detect changes in blood gases and pH to regulate breathing.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 101
Topic: ZOO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1269 of 2214
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