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Regarding the chemical control of breathing, which statement is INCORRECT?

A. central chemoreceptors are located in the medulla oblongata
B. hypoxia makes an individual more sensitive to increases in arterial carbon dioxide
C. arterial oxygen less than 70mmHg markedly stimulates respiration via the carotid bodies
D. carotid bodies have the highest blood flow, per unit time per 100g, of any tissue in the body
E. carbon dioxide is more important than oxygen in respiratory control
Answer» C. arterial oxygen less than 70mmHg markedly stimulates respiration via the carotid bodies
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