Which of the Following Does NOT Occur During Expiration When

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does NOT occur during expiration when a person is breathing quietly?

• A)The size of the thoracic cavity is reduced.
• B)The intra-alveolar pressure becomes greater than the atmospheric pressure.
• C) Air flows out of the lungs.
• D) The expiratory muscles contract.

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