With respect to the control of ventilation, which brain region stimulates the internal intercostal muscles to contract, causing forced exhalation?
A. Ventral respiratory group (VRG)
B. Pleurotaxic area
C. Dorsal respiratory group (DRG)
D. Pneumotaxic area
E. Apneustic area
Answer: A
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