Physical Education A-Level
Chemoreceptors and sensory detection
What Chemoreceptors and sensory detection means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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Receptors located in the carotid arteries, aortic arch, and medulla oblongata that detect changes in carbon dioxide and pH.
Topics that use Chemoreceptors and sensory detection
- Respiratory system (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Airway narrowing
- Alveolar and muscle exchange
- Baroreceptor
- Baroreceptors
- Carbon monoxide, oxygen transport and aerobic capacity
- Chemoreceptor
- Chemoreceptors
- Cilia and mucus clearance
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