Which statement regarding the accessory muscles is TRUE?

A. They help push down the rib cage.
B. They push up the diaphragm or the back muscles.
C. They assist in more forceful exhalation by decreasing abdominal pressure.
D. They are only in the chest and neck.


Answer: B

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