A patient in the ICU experiences an asthma attack after a guest brings her a flower arrangement. Stimulation of which receptors is most associated with the patient's asthma attack?

A) Stretch receptors
B) Peripheral chemoreceptors
C) Irritant receptors
D) Juxtacapillary receptors


C

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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