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Q · Respiratory System medium · 45s
The Hering–Breuer reflex involves:
TopicRespiratory System
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Pulmonary stretch receptors in airway smooth muscle sense lung inflation and send inhibitory signals via vagus nerve to respiratory centers, limiting overinflation and regulating timing of inspiration.
Final Answer: Option B - Stretch receptor inhibition of inspiration