Pulmonary J receptors can be stimulated by which of the following?
I.edema
II.inflammatory processes
III.pulmonary vascular congestion

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Pulmonary J receptors, also known as juxtacapillary receptors, can be stimulated by conditions that affect the lung interstitium such as edema, inflammatory processes, and pulmonary vascular congestion. These receptors are sensitive to increases in interstitial fluid, which can occur in all three mentioned conditions, leading to reflex responses such as rapid shallow breathing.

Pulmonary J Receptors Can Be Stimulated by Which of the Following