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Zoey63294

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What are the major effects of peripheral chemoreceptor stimulation?
 
  a. Decreased drive to breathe
  b. Decreased production of erythropoietin
  c. Vasoconstriction and increased heart rate
  d. Vasodilation and increased stroke volume

Question 2

Vascular low-pressure baroreceptors have their greatest impact on which system?
 
  a. Central chemoreceptors
  b. Endocrine
  c. Exocrine
  d. Renin-angiotensin



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
It is important for the respiratory therapist to know that the major cardiovascular effects of chemoreceptor stimulation are vasoconstriction and increased heart rate.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The low-pressure atrial and venous baroreceptors regulate plasma volume mainly through their effects on the following:
 Renal sympathetic nerve activity
 Release of antidiuretic hormone (ADH), also called vasopressin
 Release of atrial natriuretic factor (ANF)
 Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system




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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Wow, this really help


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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