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The following table represents arterial pH and Respiratory gas composition in sea level, Everest base camp, Everest summit. Altitude (m) Barometric pressure inspired pO2 Alveolar

The following table represents arterial pH and Respiratory gas composition in sea level, Everest base camp, Everest summit.

Altitude (m) Barometric pressure inspired pO2 Alveolar pO2 ArterialpCo2 Arterial pH
Sea level 0 760 150 106 36 7.4
Everest Base camp 5400 404 75 51 20.4 7.6
Everest summit 8848 252 43 34 7.5 7.9

With the following values explain the difference in breathing regulation changes at the 3 altitudes. Also point out the role of central and peripheral chemoreceptors and their realtionship to pCaO2, minute ventilation and paO2

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