As the volume of the lungs increases,

A) the DRG respiratory center is gradually stimulated, and the VRG respiratory center is inhibited.
B) the DRG and VRG respiratory centers are stimulated.
C) the DRG and VRG respiratory centers are inhibited.
D) the DRG respiratory center is gradually inhibited and the VRG expiratory center is stimulated.
E) the deflation reflex occurs.


D) the DRG respiratory center is gradually inhibited and the VRG expiratory center is stimulated.

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