Under ordinary circumstances, the inflation reflex is initiated by

A) Noxious chemicals
B) ventral respiratory group
C) overinflation of the alveoli and bronchioles
D) the pontine respiratory group


Answer: C) overinflation of the alveoli and bronchioles

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