Human Anatomy & Physiology (9th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321743261
ISBN 13: 978-0-32174-326-8

Chapter 22 - The Respiratory System - Review Questions - Page 846: 3

Answer

C. overinflation of the alveoli and bronchioles

Work Step by Step

The bronchioles and alveoli can be triggired easily by chemicals and when materials irratate the resirator tract. It creates a signal that causes a coguh reflex and goes through the vagues nerve to the medulla. This is a line of events that intiates cough reflex.
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