Which Muscle(s) Is (Are) Contracted to Exhale Forcibly

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which muscle(s) is (are) contracted to exhale forcibly?

• A) external intercostals and diaphragm
• B) internal intercostals and rectus abdominus
• C) diaphragm alone
• D) rectus abdominis and diaphragm

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