Physical Education A-Level
Chemoreceptor
What Chemoreceptor means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Chemoreceptor
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Detects rising carbon dioxide concentration, falling pH and falling oxygen concentration in blood or cerebrospinal fluid, signalling the respiratory centres to increase ventilation.
Topics that use Chemoreceptor
- Respiratory system (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Airway narrowing
- Alveolar and muscle exchange
- Baroreceptor
- Baroreceptors
- Carbon monoxide, oxygen transport and aerobic capacity
- Chemoreceptors
- Chemoreceptors and sensory detection
- Cilia and mucus clearance
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