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Pulmonary Stretch Receptors
Receptors, Pulmonary Stretch | Receptors, Stretch, Pulmonary | Stretch Receptors, Pulmonary | Lung Stretch Receptors | Receptors, Stretch, Lung | Stretch Receptors, Lung | Lung Stretch Receptor | Pulmonary Stretch Receptor
Stretch receptors found in the bronchi and bronchioles. Pulmonary stretch receptors are sensors for a reflex which stops inspiration. In humans, the reflex is protective and is probably not activated during normal respiration. |
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