Question
Question: Which of the following statements about the mechanism of ventilation / breathing is false?...
Which of the following statements about the mechanism of ventilation / breathing is false?
A
As the diaphragm relaxes, air is expelled from the respiratory system
B
During inspiration the lungs act as suction pump
C
Inspiration is a passive and expiration is an active process
D
For quiet breathing external intercostals muscles and diaphragm play an important role
Answer
Inspiration is a passive and expiration is an active process