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MHT CET · BIOLOGY · STD 12 - 8. Respiration and Circulation

Select the correct statements regarding Hering -Breure reflex.
i. Stretch receptors of the lungs are stimulated during maximum forceful expiration.
ii. Vagus nerves sends impulses to expiratory center.
iii. Prevents lungs from inflation to the point of bursting.
iv. Controls depth and rhythm of respiration.
v. Promotes the lungs for maximum inflation.
Choose the correct option:

  1. A i, ii and iii only
  2. B ii, iii and iv only
  3. C iii, iv and v only
  4. D i, iv and v only
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Correct Answer

(B) ii, iii and iv only

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During inspiration when the lungs expand to a critical point, the stretch receptors are stimulated and impulses are sent along the vagus nerves to the expiratory centre.
It prevents the lungs from inflating to the point of bursting.