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Breathing and Exchange of Gases: Quiet breathing MCQ

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Quiet breathingEasyQuestion 9250

Question

Which statement about quiet breathing is correct?

  1. A
    Inspiration is active and expiration is usually passive
    Correct
  2. B
    Both phases are always equally active
  3. C
    Expiration uses more muscles than forced expiration
  4. D
    Inspiration occurs without pressure changes

Correct answer

Inspiration is active and expiration is usually passive

Explanation

Quiet inspiration needs muscle contraction, while quiet expiration largely depends on relaxation and recoil.

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