<span>The correct answer is d. increase the rate of breathing.</span>
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Peripheral chemoreceptors (the carotid and aortic bodies) can sense hypercapnia (high CO2) and then they send a signal to the breathing centre. Breathing centre is in medulla oblongata which regulates breathing movements. When CO2 reaches a certain level, a signal is sent to trigger an inhalation and the rate of breathing is increased.</span>
Answer:
b. it helps the owl avoid being hunted.
It can see clearly using the nocturnal vision and hence escape predators and find prey.
