Pulmonary Stretch Receptors

**Definition:** Stretch receptors found in the bronchi and bronchioles. Pulmonary stretch receptors are sensors for a reflex which stops inspiration. In humans, the reflex is protective and is probably not activated during normal respiration.

**Tree numbers:** - A08.675.650.915.750.780 - A08.800.950.750.780 - A11.671.650.915.750.780

**Synonyms:** - Stretch Receptors, Pulmonary - Receptors, Pulmonary Stretch - Lung Stretch Receptors - Receptors, Stretch, Lung - Stretch Receptors, Lung - Receptors, Stretch, Pulmonary