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pul·monary stretch re·cep·tors
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Pulmonary stretch receptors
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. Intercostal muscles and diaphragm receive impulses from the respiratory centre, stretch receptors in the lungs send impulses to the respiratory centre giving information about the state of the lungs.
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Pulmonary Stretch Receptors
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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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of pulmonary stretch receptors in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of pulmonary stretch receptors in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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- recettori di stiramento polmonariItalian
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