Which of the following lung receptors are stimulated in a patient with left-sided congestive heart failure who develops pulmonary edema causing the patient to breathe in a SHALLOW,tachypneic pattern.

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The juxtapulmonary receptors (J receptor)are located near the pulmonary capillaries and are sensitive to increased pulmonary capillary pressures.On stimulation,these receptors initiate a rapid,shallow breathing pattern.In a patient with congestive heart failure,pulmonary edema would stimulate the interstitial J receptors.

Which of the Following Lung Receptors Are Stimulated in a Patient