Which of these statements describes expiratory neurons
A)They are found in both the DRG and the VRG.
B)They send impulses to the expiratory muscles during normal quiet breathing.
C)They are stimulated by the pneumotaxic centre, and in turn inhibit the inspiratory neurons.
D)They are stimulated by the inspiratory neurons, and in turn inhibit the inspiratory neurons.

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Expiratory neurons are stimulated by inspiratory neurons and then inhibit inspiratory neurons to facilitate the transition from inhalation to exhalation.

Which of These Statements Describes Expiratory Neurons