Pulmonary Stretch Receptors (definition)

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Pulmonary Stretch Receptors

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Definition: 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.

mechanoreceptors in bronchi & bronchioles; DF: PULM STRETCH RECEPT

Other names Stretch Receptors, Pulmonary; Receptors, Stretch, Pulmonary; Receptors, Pulmonary Stretch; Stretch Receptor, Pulmonary; Stretch Receptor, Lung; Receptors, Lung Stretch; Receptor, Pulmonary Stretch; Receptor, Lung Stretch; Pulmonary Stretch Receptor; Lung Stretch Receptor; Stretch Receptors, Lung; Receptors, Stretch, Lung; Lung Stretch Receptors

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