After entering a room of chemical fog, a 20-year-old male cannot stop coughing. Which of the following structures are primarily responsible for his response?
A) Upper respiratory tract chemoreceptors
B) Irritant receptors in the trachea and large airways
C) Irritant receptors in the nostrils
D) Upper respiratory nasal hairs and turbinates

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Irritant receptors in the trachea and large airways are responsible for detecting harmful substances and triggering a cough reflex to expel them.

After Entering a Room of Chemical Fog, a 20-Year-Old Male