Cough reflex

COUGH REFLEX

  • It is a protective reflex  to remove thr irritant from the respiratory tract.
  • Receptor for this reflex is from respiratory tract.
  • Irritation of any part of the respiratory tract serve as sensory impulse.
  • Vagus is the sensory nerve to endup in BSRF via Fasciculus solitarius nucleus.
  • Efferent nerve via vagus project to respiratory centre and laryngeal muscle to effect cough.

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