Action Potentials in Neurons in the Inhalatory/inspiratory Center of the Medulla

question 81

Multiple Choice

Action potentials in neurons in the inhalatory/inspiratory center of the medulla result in action potentials in the ________ nerves to the diaphragm,which in turn cause ________ of the muscle,resulting in a/an ________ in the volume of the thoracic cage.

• A)Motor; contraction; decrease
• B)Parasympathetic; contraction; decrease
• C)Sympathetic; contraction; increase
• D)Motor; contraction; increase
• E)Sympathetic; relaxation; increase

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