Question 5 of 30
A small percentage of casualties with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease have hypoxic drive. These patients breathe because of a:
A
High oxygen level.
B
Low oxygen level.
C
High carbon dioxide level.
D
Low carbon dioxide level.
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: Low oxygen level..
Patients with chronic respiratory issues often adapt to high carbon dioxide levels, causing their drive to breathe to shift from CO2 sensitivity to reliance on low levels of oxygen in the blood.