The Hering-Breuer Reflex Is

Question

The Hering-Breuer reflex is:
A)An inspiratory inhibitory reflex.
B)Stimulated by lung deflation.
C)Mediated by the phrenic nerve.
D)Activated by low Po2.

Accepted Answer

The Hering-Breuer reflex is an inspiratory inhibitory reflex that helps regulate the depth of breathing. It is triggered by the stretch of lung tissue, not by lung deflation, and is mediated by the vagus nerve, not the phrenic nerve.