At rest, expiration is a(n) ________ process that involves ________.

A) passive : relaxation of the internal intercostals
B) active : contraction of the internal intercostals
C) active : the contraction of the diaphragm
D) active : relaxation of the diaphragm
E) passive : relaxation of the diaphragm and external intercostals


Ans: E) passive : relaxation of the diaphragm and external intercostals

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