The Hering-Breuer reflex
A) increases the rate of respiration.
B) prevents the over-stretching of the lungs.
C) decreases the rate of respiration.
D) stimulates gas exchange in the lungs.
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Q50: A lack of impulses from the primary
Q51: The extra air inhaled by taking a
Q52: Vital capacity is
A)air remaining in lungs after
Q53: Tidal volume is
A)air remaining in lungs after
Q54: The primary respiratory control center is located
Q56: What nerve innervates the diaphragm?
A)Vagus
B)Intercostals
C)Phrenic
D)None apply.
Q57: Residual volume is
A)air remaining in the alveoli
Q58: Eupnea is
A)a bacterial infection.
B)a nonrespiratory pattern.
C)normal quiet
Q59: Impulses from the primary respiratory center to
Q60: What is the term for a faster-than-normal
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