The normal stimulus to breathe is stimulated by the chemoreceptors that measure the change of what two gases?
A) Low hydrogen and high carbon monoxide
B) High carbon monoxide and low oxygen
C) High hydrogen and low carbon dioxide
D) High carbon dioxide and low oxygen

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The normal stimulus to breathe is stimulated by the chemoreceptors that measure the change of high carbon dioxide and low oxygen in the blood. High levels of carbon dioxide and low levels of oxygen indicate that the body needs to breathe in more oxygen and breathe out carbon dioxide to maintain proper functioning of the cells.

The Normal Stimulus to Breathe Is Stimulated by the Chemoreceptors