An increase in pulmonary volume decreases the intra-pulmonary pressure to less than the atmospheric pressure,which forces the air from outside to move into the lungs. This process is known as:

  • A
    Respiration
  • B
    Expiration
  • C
    Inspiration
  • D
    None of the above

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