External Intercostal muscles - Internal intercostal muscles - Respiratory distress syndrome - Pneumotaxic area - Apneustic area A. Expiration B. Inhibits inspiration C. Prolongs inhalation D. lack of alveolar surfactant E. Inspiration
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