The Hering-Breuer reflex
A) responds to increases in blood carbon dioxide levels.
B) responds to decreases in blood oxygen levels.
C) limits the extent of expiration.
D) occurs when stretch receptors in the lungs send signals that inhibit the respiratory center.
E) has all of these characteristics.
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