Mechanoreceptors

Question 1

~ Stimulated by Lung Distension

~ Initiates HERING-BREUER Reflex that DECREASES RR by PROLONGING expiratory time

Answer 1

LUNG STRETCH Receptors

Question 2

~ Stimulated by LIMB movement

~ Causes anticipatory INCREASE in RR during exercise

Answer 2

JOINT and MUSCLE receptors

Question 3

~ Stimulated by NOXIOUS chemicals

~ causes BRONCHOCONSTRICTION and INCREASE RR

Answer 3

IRRITANT receptors

Question 4

~ Found in JUXTACAPILLARY areas

~ Stimulated by PULMONARY CAPILLARY ENGORGEMENT

~ Causes RAPID SHALLOW breathing

~ Responsible for the feeling of dyspnea

Answer 4

J receptors