The Relaxation of the Diaphragm and External Intercostal Muscles Results

question 73

Multiple Choice

The relaxation of the diaphragm and external intercostal muscles results in a(n)

• A) increase in lung volume, a decrease in air pressure within the lungs, and inspiration
• B) decrease in lung volume, an increase in air pressure within the lungs, and expiration
• C) decrease in lung volume, a decrease in air pressure within the lungs, and inspiration
• D) increase in lung volume, an increase in air pressure within the lungs, and expiration
• E) decrease in lung volume, an increase in air pressure within the lungs, and inspiration

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