What Receptors Cause a Rapid Shallow Breathing Pattern When Stimulated

question 36

Multiple Choice

What receptors cause a rapid shallow breathing pattern when stimulated by pulmonary disease?

• A) Irritant receptors
• B) J receptors
• C) Muscle spindles
• D) Peripheral proprioceptors

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Definitions:

Automatic Learning

The unconscious assimilation of knowledge or skills through exposure and practice without explicit effort.

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally triggers a response without the need for prior learning.

Unconditioned Response

An instinctive response to a stimulus that happens automatically, without the need for prior learning or conditioning.

Reflexes

are involuntary and nearly instantaneous movements in response to stimuli, which demonstrate the functioning of the nervous system.