Biology for IGCSE & O level - Gas Exchange In Humans (Section 1 - No. 23)

During exhalation, the diaphragm ____ and the volume of the chest cavity ____.
contracts, increases
relaxes, increases
contracts, decreases
relaxes, decreases

Explanation

When the diaphragm relaxes, it moves upwards, decreasing the chest cavity volume.

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