The Hering-Breuer reflex

A) alters pulmonary ventilation when the PCO2 changes.
B) is an important aspect of normal, quiet breathing.
C) functions to increase ventilation with changes in blood pressure.
D) prevents overexpansion of the lungs.
E) alters pulmonary ventilation when the PO2 changes.


D) prevents overexpansion of the lungs.

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