If left untreated, the probable lead for hypertension to an
individual is kidney failure. It is because the blood pressure is associated
with the kidneys because the nephrons of the kidneys are being supplied with
the blood vessels dense network and also because of the blood that flows
through it, when there is a presence of hypertension and left untreated, it
could cause the kidney to weaken or harden—causing kidney failure.
The prokaryotic cells contain more DNA
<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>