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Breathing And Exchange Of Gases

Question
CBSEENBI11003121

During inspiration, the diaphragm

  • expands

  • shows no change

  • contracts and flattens

  • relaxes to become dome- shaped

Solution

C.

contracts and flattens

Breathing or Respiration or Ventilation is the process of moving air into and out of the lungs to facilitate gas exchange with the internal environment. 

Breathing in is called inspiration or inhalation and breathing out is called expiration or exhalation. During inspiration, the diaphragm contracts putting backwards by partial flattening and increase the thoracic cavity lengthwise.