9 - Sensory aspects of respiratory symptoms Flashcards

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Q

What is the vagus nerve and why is it important?

A

10th cranial nerve through which all sensory nerves from the airways pass through to the brain

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What is the stimulus for the rapidly and slow adapting stretch receptors?

A

inflation

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