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Which of the following is not a stimulus for normal/resting ventilation?

A
Stretch receptors
B
J receptors
C
PO2
D
PCO2
High-Yield Explanation
J receptors are activated by pulmonary congestion, increase in the interstitial fluid volume of the alveolar wall, hyperventilation, and intravenous injection of chemicals like capsaicin. So, J receptors are not a stimulus for normal respiration Ref: Ganong 25th ed/page 658

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