Stretch receptors in the lungs send a signal to the inspiratory center of the medulla, inhibiting its stimulation of the phrenic and intercostal nerves. This is called the ________ reflex.
A) Cushing's
B) Hering-Breuer
C) Moro
D) Cheyne-Stokes

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The Hering-Breuer reflex is activated by stretch receptors in the lungs, which send inhibitory impulses to the inspiratory center of the medulla, reducing respiratory rate and preventing overinflation of the lungs. Cushing's reflex is a response to increased intracranial pressure, causing hypertension and bradycardia. Moro reflex is a startle reflex in infants. Cheyne-Stokes respirations are characterized by cyclic waxing and waning of respiratory rate and depth, often seen in patients with brainstem dysfunction.

Stretch Receptors in the Lungs Send a Signal to the Inspiratory