Biology for IGCSE & O level - Gas Exchange In Humans (Section 1 - No. 35)

Which of the following correctly describes the movement of the diaphragm and the chest volume during inspiration?
Diaphragm relaxes; chest volume decreases.
Diaphragm contracts; chest volume increases.
Diaphragm contracts; chest volume decreases.
Diaphragm relaxes; chest volume increases.

Explanation

The diaphragm contracts and moves downward, increasing the volume of the chest cavity.

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