Choose the correct match. A) Hypoxia/high tissue O₂ levels in active tissues B) Surfactant/oily secretion that keeps the bronchioles open C) Pleura/mucous membrane D) Vital capacity/sum of expiratory and inspiratory reserve volumes E) Inflation reflex/prevents overinflation of lungs

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The inflation reflex, also known as the Hering-Breuer reflex, helps prevent overinflation of the lungs by inhibiting inspiration when the lungs are stretched.

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