Consider the effect of hypercapnia on Doug's sympathetic nerve activity. Which of the following statements are correct? Select all that appliesMultiple choice

A

Hypercapnia will directly inhibit sympathetic neurons in the spinal cord

B

Hypercapnia will activate GABA neurons in the CVLM to increase sympathetic nerve activity

C

Hypercapnia will lead to decreased sympathetic activity to conserve energy

D

Activation of peripheral chemoreceptors by hypercapnia will contribute to increased sympathetic activity

E

The increased sympathetic activity will help to counteract the respiratory acidosis

F

Increased RTN neuron excitability will lead to increased sympathetic activity

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