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Stretch Receptors, Pulmonary

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Stretch Receptors, Pulmonary Medical Condition

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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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