Which of the following is not a stimulus for normal/resting ventilation?: (A) Stretch receptors, (B) J receptors, (C) PO2, (D) PCO2
Answer is B. 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