For each of the following conditions, check the column appropriate to what would be observed in a lung. Place a "+" sign in the one you choose and a "-" sign in the other blank. Diaphragm pushes up (relaxes; exhales) Change Increased In internal volume of thoracic Decreased Diaphragm pushes down (contracts; inhales) Increase Decreased

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