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Breathing And Exchange Of Gases

Question
CBSEENBI11026077

During inspiration, the diaphragm :

  • expands

  • shows no change

  • contracts and flattens

  • relaxes to become dome-saped

Solution

C.

contracts and flattens

Breathing or ventilation of the lungs is the process of filling the lung with atmospheric air and then emptying it. Inspiration is breathing in and expiration is breathing out. During inspiration, the diaphragm contracts putting backwords by partial flattening and increase the thoracic cavity lengthwise.