MS-2272

MS-2272

A truck mechanic is discovered by his supervisor sitting on the ground of the garage workshop, complaining of a severe headache, vertigo, and difficulty breathing. As they wait for the ambulance, he starts to breathe rapidly. After being given oxygen in the ambulance, his breathing returns to normal. The paramedics suspect carbon monoxide poisoning. Where in the brain are the central chemoreceptors located that detected the alterations in interstitial fluid and the patient’s heightened respiratory rate?