Which of Following Statements About the Process of Respiration Is

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of following statements about the process of respiration is FALSE?

• A)When the diaphragm contracts,it moves downward.
• B)The intercostal muscles assist inhalation by raising the rib cage.
• C)Air flows into the lungs with exhalation.
• D)A quiet,unforced exhalation is a passive process because it does not require any muscle contraction.

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