The nurse is describing the receptors in the lung that decrease ventilatory rate and volume when stimulated.Which receptors is the nurse discussing?
A) Carbon dioxide receptors
B) Baroreceptors
C) Stretch receptors
D) Chemoreceptors

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Stretch receptors in the lungs are responsible for detecting changes in lung volume and, when stimulated, they help to decrease the ventilatory rate and volume to prevent over-inflation of the lungs.

The Nurse Is Describing the Receptors in the Lung That