Which Statements Describe Aspects of the Hering-Breuer Reflex

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which statements describe aspects of the Hering-Breuer reflex?
I.It affects the rate and depth of breathing during exercise.
II.It is only activated at large tidal volumes in normal adults.
III.Its impulses travel via the vagus nerve to the dorsal respiratory groups (DRGs) .
IV.Its receptors are located in the large and small airways.

• A)I
• B)I and II
• C)II, III, and IV
• D)I, II, III, and IV

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