Multiple Choice
Which statement is NOT true of the respiratory muscles?
A) The diaphragm moves upward during inhalation.
B) The intercostal muscles are attached to the ribs.
C) The internal intercostal muscles contribute to a forced exhalation.
D) The external intercostal muscles assist in inhalation.
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