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Expiration occurs due to 

Option: 1

Relaxation of diaphragm and external intercostal muscle


Option: 2

Contraction of internal intercostal muscles and diaphragm


Option: 3

Relaxation of abdominal and internal intercostal muscles


Option: 4

Contraction of diaphragm and relaxation of abdominal muscles


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Mechanism of Expiration -

This leads to an increase in intra-pulmonary pressure to slightly above the atmospheric pressure causing the expulsion of air from the lungs.

 

- wherein

This causes expiration

 

 Correct option is 1

 

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