A decrease in arterial PO₂ below 70 mm Hg would likely result in A) a decrease in alveolar ventilation. B) an increase in alveolar ventilation. C) no change in alveolar ventilation.

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A decrease in arterial PO2 below 70 mm Hg stimulates peripheral chemoreceptors, leading to an increase in alveolar ventilation to enhance oxygen uptake.

A Decrease in Arterial PO2 Below 70 Mm Hg Would

A Decrease in Arterial PO₂ Below 70 Mm Hg Would