The most powerful respiratory stimulus for breathing in a healthy person is
A
Loss of oxygen in tissues
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B
Increase of carbon dioxide in tissues
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C
pH (acidosis)
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D
pH (alkalosis)
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Solution
The correct option is B
Increase of carbon dioxide in tissues
An increase in the accumulation of carbon dioxide in the tissues means less availability of oxygen for cellular respiration. This serves as a powerful stimulus for breathing.