The Hering-Breuer reflex
A) functions to increase ventilation with changes in blood pressure.
B) alters pulmonary ventilation when the PO₂ changes.
C) alters pulmonary ventilation when the PCO₂ changes.
D) protects the lungs from damage due to overinflation.
E) is an important aspect of normal,quiet breathing.
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