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The chemosensitive area near the rhythm centre responds mainly to what?
AOxygen and nitrogen
BGlucose and urea
CCO2 and hydrogen ions
DSodium and chloride
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. CO2 and hydrogen ions
It is highly sensitive to CO2 and H+, and signals the rhythm centre to eliminate them.
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