Increased Activity in the Cells of the Dorsal Respiratory Group

question 42

Multiple Choice

Increased activity in the cells of the dorsal respiratory group of the medullary respiratory center is expected to produce

• A)increases in depth of inspiration.
• B)decreases in depth of inspiration.
• C)increases in forcible exhalation.
• D)increased contraction of the abdominal muscles and internal intercostals muscles.
• E)no change in breathing whatever.

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