Tachycardia is caused by hypoxia due to
Correct Answer: Secondarily after by hyperventilation
Description: Tachycardia and vasodilation occur secondary to hyperventilation in cases of hypoxia. Central chemoreceptors do not have a role in hypoxia. Activation of peripheral chemoreceptors excites medullary vagal centre and causes Bradycardia.
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