Which of the following is not detected by the peripheral chemoreceptors?

A) An increase in the level of carbon dioxide in the blood
B) A decrease in the level of oxygen in the blood
C) An increase in the level of hydrogen ions in the blood
D) An increase in the level of sodium ions in the blood
E) The peripheral chemoreceptors detect all of these changes.

Peripheral Chemoreceptors

Sensory receptors located in the carotid bodies and aortic bodies that detect changes in the chemical composition of the blood, mainly the partial pressure of oxygen.

Sodium Ions

Sodium Ions are positively charged sodium atoms (Na+) that play crucial roles in cellular function, including maintaining fluid balance and transmitting nerve impulses.

Carbon Dioxide

A colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration, absorbed by plants in photosynthesis.