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Arterial Chemoreceptors

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Cell respiration is the process by which oxygen (O2) is delivered to cells to oxidize nutrients and to obtain the energy necessary for all their functions. Carbon dioxide (CO2) and water are the main byproducts of cell respiration.

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    E. Edward Bittar MD

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González, C., Almaraz, L., Obeso, A., Rigual, R. (2002). Arterial Chemoreceptors. In: Bittar, E.E. (eds) Pulmonary Biology in Health and Disease. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-22435-0_7

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