This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Nervous system, Subject name: Physiology
Hyperventilation of lungs is prevented by 
Select and explain. 
A. Hering Breuer reflex, B. Irritation reflex, C. Cushing reflex, D. Bainbridge reflex
A: Hering Breuer reflex
Answer: A: Hering Breuer reflex 
Explanation: Hering Breuer reflex prevents overdistension of the lungs at larger tidal volume. Ref: Ganong 25th ed/page 658