Hypoxia and hypercapnia · Physiology

The primary stimulus for ventilation during hypercapnia is:

  1. Decreased arterial oxygen
  2. Increased hydrogen ion concentration
  3. Decreased pH in cerebrospinal fluid
  4. Increased bicarbonate levels
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Correct answer: Decreased pH in cerebrospinal fluid

Carbon dioxide diffuses into the CSF and forms hydrogen ions. This stimulates central chemoreceptors to increase ventilation.

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