Laryngeal receptors and their reflex responses.
The afferent activity originating from the larynx shows a considerable respiratory modulation. Receptors responding to pressure changes, inspiratory airflow (cold), and laryngeal movements have been identified. In addition, other receptors without a respiratory modulation are also described. Possible reflex effects of these receptors on breathing pattern, upper airway patency, and defense mechanisms in both adults and newborns are discussed.
D001986:Bronchial Spasm / Q000503:physiopathology; D002320:Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena; D003371:Cough / Q000503:physiopathology; D003679:Deglutition; D006801:Humans; D007509:Irritants / Q000494:pharmacology; D007830:Larynx / Q000254:growth & development / Q000378:metabolism / Q000502:physiology*; D009093:Mucus / Q000378:metabolism; D011311:Pressoreceptors / Q000502:physiology; D011955:Receptors, Drug / Q000502:physiology*; D012018:Reflex / Q000187:drug effects / Q000502:physiology*; D012143:Respiratory Physiological Phenomena; D011984:Sensory Receptor Cells / Q000502:physiology*
D007509:Irritants; D011955:Receptors, Drug