The first event in expiration is
A. inter-alveolar pressure increases.
B. air is squeezed out of the lungs.
C. elastic tissues of the lungs, thoracic cage, and abdominal organs recoil.
D. the diaphragm and external intercostal respiratory muscles relax.
Answer: D
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