What is the result of the inflation reflex?

A. An increase in the duration of inspirations
B. An increase in the duration of expirations
C. A decrease in the duration of inspirations
D. An increase in the duration of inspirations and a decrease in the duration of expirations
E. A decrease in the duration of expirations


Answer: C

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