The ligand-receptor complex in the lungs are involved in the Hering-Breuer reflex. True or false?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for a true or false response regarding a specific physiological concept, namely the involvement of ligand-receptor complexes in the Hering-Breuer reflex within the lungs.
Answer
False, it involves stretch receptors, not ligand-receptor complexes.
False, the Hering-Breuer reflex is activated by stretch receptors, not a ligand-receptor complex.
Answer for screen readers
False, the Hering-Breuer reflex is activated by stretch receptors, not a ligand-receptor complex.
More Information
The Hering-Breuer reflex is a protective mechanism that prevents lung over-inflation by using pulmonary stretch receptors, which relay signals to the brain to inhibit further inspiration.
Tips
Assuming that all biological processes are mediated by ligand-receptor interactions can be a mistake. It's essential to know which mechanisms are responsible for specific physiological reflexes.
Sources
- Hering–Breuer reflex - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Physiology, Herring Breuer Reflex - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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