This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Physiology
"Inflation of lungs induces fuher inflation" is explained by: 
Select and explain. 
A. Hering-Breuer inflation reflex, B. Hering-Breuer deflation reflex, C. Head's paradoxical reflex, D. J-reflex
C: Head's paradoxical reflex
Answer: C: Head's paradoxical reflex 
Explanation: C i.e Head's paradoxical reflex.Inflation of lungs, under ceain conditions, enhances inspiratory activity.Since inflation induces fuher inflation of lungs, the reflex is considered paradoxical.The vagal fibers mediating Head's paradoxical reflex carry information originating in receptors present in lungs.This reflex has a role in the initiation of respiration at bih. Ref: Understanding Medical Physiology By R.L. Bijlani, M.D., RL Bijlani MD SM DSc (Hon Causa) FAMS, S. Manjunatha, M.D., 2010, Page 245.