Why is normal exhalation passive?

A. Respiratory muscles are relaxing and elastic tissue in the lungs recoils.
B. The diaphragm is involuntarily controlled.
C. Respiratory muscles are relaxing.
D. Elastic tissue in the lungs recoils


Answer: A. Respiratory muscles are relaxing and elastic tissue in the lungs recoils.

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