Which is the correct order of action for the amphibian "balanced breath"?

A) Buccal cavity expands, glottis opens, spent air leaves lungs, buccal cavity contracts
B) Buccal cavity expands, spent air leaves lungs, glottis opens, buccal cavity contracts
C) Glottis opens, buccal cavity expands, buccal cavity contracts, spent air leaves lungs
D) Spent air leaves lungs, glottis opens, buccal cavity expands, buccal cavity contracts


Answer: A

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