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In normal adults, when are Hering-Breuer receptors not activated?
In normal adults, when are Hering-Breuer receptors not activated?
- At end of normal tidal volumes (correct)
- During exercise
- While lungs are distended
- During chronic obstructive lung diseases
What effect do SARs have when sustainedly stimulated?
What effect do SARs have when sustainedly stimulated?
- Activate inspiratory neurons
- Increase respiratory frequency
- Activate expiratory neurons (correct)
- Increase tidal volume
What is the significance of Hering-Breuer receptors during exercise?
What is the significance of Hering-Breuer receptors during exercise?
- Increase respiratory frequency
- Increase inspiratory depth (correct)
- Terminate normal inspiration
- Decrease tidal volume
What is the role of Hering-Breuer receptors in infants?
What is the role of Hering-Breuer receptors in infants?
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What effect does speeding inspiratory termination have on respiratory frequency?
What effect does speeding inspiratory termination have on respiratory frequency?
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In the context of brainstem transection, which pattern of breathing is observed?
In the context of brainstem transection, which pattern of breathing is observed?
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During exercise, what happens to the activation of Hering-Breuer receptors?
During exercise, what happens to the activation of Hering-Breuer receptors?
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