Neurons in the Respiratory Centers of the Brain That Respond

Question

Neurons in the respiratory centers of the brain that respond to pH are examples of
A)baroreceptors.
B)nociceptors.
C)thermoreceptors.
D)mechanoreceptors.
E)chemoreceptors.

Accepted Answer

Neurons in the respiratory centers of the brain that respond to pH are chemoreceptors. These chemoreceptors detect changes in the levels of carbon dioxide and oxygen in the blood, as well as changes in pH, and help regulate breathing rate to maintain proper gas exchange in the body.