Identify the True Statement About the Resting Phase in a Respiratory

question 2

Multiple Choice

Identify the true statement about the resting phase in a respiratory cycle.

• A) During this phase, alveolar pressure is greater than atmospheric pressure.
• B) The resting phase is characterized by a flattened diaphragm.
• C) Alveolar pressure is lower than atmospheric pressure in this phase.
• D) Alveolar pressure is equal to atmospheric pressure during this phase.
• E) The external intercostal muscles remain contracted during this phase.

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