J-receptors

J-receptors
mechanoreceptors in the walls of pulmonary alveoli, in close contact with capillaries; they respond to interstitial fluid in the lungs to induce a response of rapid, shallow breathing or dyspnea. Called also juxtacapillary r's.

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