Pulmonary stretch receptors
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Pulmonary stretch receptors are
lungs
.
When the lung expands, the receptors initiate the
Hering-Breuer reflex, which reduces the respiratory rate. This signal is transmitted by vagus nerve. Increased firing from the stretch receptors also increases production of pulmonary surfactant
.
Intercostal muscles and thoracic diaphragm receive impulses from the respiratory center, stretch receptors in the lungs send impulses to the respiratory center giving information about the state of the lungs.[1]
See also
External links
- Pulmonary+stretch+receptors at the U.S. National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
Reference
- ISSN 0034-5687.