Severing the sensory fibers from the lungs would result in all of the following, except A) a disappearance of the Hering- Breuer reflexes. B) a drop in tidal volume. C) potential damage to the lungs due to overinflation. D) less inhibition of the inspiratory center during forced breathing. E) less stimulation of the expiratory center during forced breathing.

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Severing the sensory fibers from the lungs would not directly cause a drop in tidal volume. The other options are related to the loss of sensory feedback that would affect reflexes and control mechanisms involved in breathing.

Severing the Sensory Fibers from the Lungs Would Result in All