The force responsible for normal resting expiration is supplied by:

A. the diaphragm.
B. external intercostal muscles.
C. elastic recoil of the lungs.
D. dilation of bronchial smooth muscle.
E. sternocleidomastoid muscles.


Ans: C. elastic recoil of the lungs.

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