Medical Quiz

Topics: Respiration Anatomy and Physiology Quiz

at rest, it sits in a dome-shaped position, when it contracts during inspiration, it moves downward and flattens, enlarging the chest cavity

A. diaphragm

B. abdominal wall

C. thorax

D. sternum

Select your answer:
     


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for the lungs to inflate (inspiration), alveolar pressure must be more than atmospheric pressure

A. TRUE

B. FALSE