Pulmonary stretch receptors are mechanoreceptors found in the lungs.

When the lung expands, the receptors imitate the Hering-Breuer reflex, which reduces the respiratory rate. Increased firing from the stretch receptors also increases production of pulmonary surfactant.

See also

• Stretch receptor

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