Pulmonary stretch receptors
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Overview
Overview
Pulmonary stretch receptors are mechanoreceptors found in the lungs.
When the lung expands, the receptors imitate the Hering-Breuer reflex, which reduces the respiratory rate. Increased firing from the stretch receptors also increases production of pulmonary surfactant.
External links
External links
- Pulmonary+stretch+receptors at the US National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
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