Chapter 6 Water Co2 Flashcards
1
Q
Water is important
A
Transports stuff through the body and through membranes
Is the reaction site for most reactions
2
Q
Diaphragm is controlled by
A
The phrenic nerve
3
Q
High osmotic pressure means
A
Low amounts of water.
Water is a stoner it wants to go to high osmotic pressure.
4
Q
Peripheral vs central chemoreceptors
A
Central only detects co2 concentration
Peropheral is located in aortic and carotid bodies and detects changes in o2, co2 and pH
