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The mechanoreceptor reflex is composed of the inflation reflex and the deflation reflex. The inflation reflex limits the duration of inspiration in response to stretching the walls of the lungs. The deflation reflex stimulates inspiration when the lungs are collapsed. Mechanoreceptor reflexes are insignificant during quiet respiration but they are very important during forced respiration. The mechanoreceptor reflex makes sure your brain knows when to stop breathing and start breathing, basically.

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Are thermoreceptors a type of mechanoreceptors?

No it is not type of mechanoreceptor, the only type of mechanoreceptor is cutaneous mechanoreceptor...(i think so)But there are types of mechanoreceptor according to morphology... ruffinis end organ, meissner's corpuscle, pacinian corpuscle, merkel's disc, mechanorecepting free nerve endings and hair follicle receptor... that' all


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The reflex associated with the sensory stimulation of the pulmonary stretch receptors is known as the Hering-Breuer reflex. It is responsible for inhibiting inspiration to prevent overinflation of the lungs, promoting expiration and maintaining normal breathing patterns.

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