The Relaxation of the Diaphragm and External Intercostal Muscles Results

Multiple Choice

The relaxation of the diaphragm and external intercostal muscles results in a(n)

A) increase in lung volume, a decrease in air pressure within the lungs, and inspiration
B) decrease in lung volume, an increase in air pressure within the lungs, and expiration
C) decrease in lung volume, a decrease in air pressure within the lungs, and inspiration
D) increase in lung volume, an increase in air pressure within the lungs, and expiration
E) decrease in lung volume, an increase in air pressure within the lungs, and inspiration