When stretch receptors in the lungs are stimulated,an inhibitory impulse is sent to the expiratory center in the brain.

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When stretch receptors in the lungs are stimulated, an inhibitory impulse is sent to the inspiratory center in the brain, not the expiratory center, to stop inspiration and allow expiration to occur. This is part of the Hering-Breuer reflex which helps regulate the depth of breathing.

When Stretch Receptors in the Lungs Are Stimulated,an Inhibitory Impulse