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charchew

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The mechanism that increases respiratory stimulation when PaO2 falls is called ___________________ ___________________ __ ___________________ ___________________ __.
 
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Protrusion of abdominal contents into the thoracic cavity through an opening in the diaphragm is a(n) _______________ _______________.
 
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Answer to Question 1

hypoxic drive

Answer to Question 2

diaphragmatic hernia



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