After a rigorous exercise session has ended, there is an abrupt drop in the ventilation rate followed by a more gradual decrease. The initial abrupt drop in ventilation primarily results from decreased stimulation of
A)central chemoreceptors
B)peripheral chemoreceptors
C)baroreceptors
D)proprioceptors
E)nociceptors

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The initial abrupt drop in ventilation after exercise is primarily due to decreased stimulation of proprioceptors, which are sensors in muscles and joints that detect movement and position, signaling the body to adjust ventilation during physical activity.

After a Rigorous Exercise Session Has Ended, There Is an Abrupt