Expiratory neurons

a. are found in both the DRG and VRG.
b. send impulses to the expiratory muscles during normal quiet breathing.
c. are stimulated by the pneumotaxic center.
d. are stimulated by the inspiratory neurons and in turn inhibit the inspiratory neurons.
e. none of these answers.


D

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