Blocking afferent action potentials from the chemoreceptors in the carotid and aortic bodies would interfere with the brain's ability to regulate breathing in response to
A) changes in pH.
B) changes in PCO2.
C) changes in PO2.
D) changes in blood pressure.
E) A, B, and C

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The carotid and aortic bodies contain chemoreceptors that detect changes in pH, PCO2, and PO2. Blocking afferent action potentials from these chemoreceptors would interfere with the brain's ability to regulate breathing in response to these changes.

Blocking Afferent Action Potentials from the Chemoreceptors in the Carotid