The Hering-Breuer inflation reflex is important in regulating the forced ventilations that accompany strenuous exercise. This reflex is initiated by __________.
a. olfactory receptor stimulation along the airway
b. stretch receptor stimulation located in the smooth muscle of bronchioles
c. chemoreceptor stimulation in the aorta and carotid arteries
d. baroreceptor stimulation in the aorta and carotid arteries
Answer: b. stretch receptor stimulation located in the smooth muscle of bronchioles
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