If a patient hypoventilates and retains too much carbon dioxide,which of the following receptors would be stimulated in an attempt by his body to maintain a normal homeostatic state?
A) Irritant receptors
B) Central chemoreceptors
C) Peripheral chemoreceptors
D) Stretch receptors

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Central chemoreceptors are stimulated by an increase in carbon dioxide levels in the blood.

If a Patient Hypoventilates and Retains Too Much Carbon Dioxide,which