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3 years ago

Which of the following correctly describes the process of inspiration (air entering the lungs).

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IgorC [24]3 years ago

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The lungs expand, causing their internal pressure to decrease.

Explanation:

Inhalation is one of the two mechanisms of breathing when air or oxygen is taken in.

During the process of inhalation or inspiration when air is inhaled following changes occur:

Diaphragm gets contracted and pulls to downward attaining convex shape and the muscles in between rib ( intercostal muscles) get contracted and gets upward pull attaining the concave shape.

This contraction causes the lungs to expand and the air pressure with in gets decreased in comparison to atmospheric pressure. This results in inhalation of air into the lungs.

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