Stretch receptors of bronchi send information to inspiratory area of respiratory centre through.

Vagus

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Glossopharyngeal

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Sympathetic nerve

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Parasympathetic nerve

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Solution

The correct option is A Vagus
Pulmonary stretch present in the smooth muscle of the airways respond to excessive stretching of the lung during large inspirations. Once activated, they send action potentials through large myelinated fibers of the vagus to the inspiratory area in the medulla and apneustic center of the pons.
So, the correct answer is 'Vagus'

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