EP HUMAN BIOLOGY-MODIFIED MASTERING
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Chapter 10, Problem 8TY
During a breathing cycle, as the diaphragm and intercostal muscles ________, the volume of the pleural cavity________ and air moves________ the lungs.
a. contract... decreases ... into
b. contract... increases ... into
c. relax ... increases ... out of
d. relax ... decreases ... into
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During expiration:
A. The diaphragm is relaxed to the make the thoracic cavity larger.
B. The diaphragm is contracted to make the thoracic cavity smaller.
C. The inter intercostals are contracted, making the thoracic cavity smaller.
D. Both B & C
When the diaphragm contracts (moves down), which of the following will occur in the
lungs?
Select one:
a. Volume will decrease, Air pressure will increase and expiration will oCcur.
b. Volume will increase, Air pressure will increase, and inhalation will occur.
c. Volume will increase, Air pressure will decrease, and inspiration will occur.
O d. Volume will increase, Air pressure will decrease, and expiration will occur.
The inspiratory reserve volume measures the ________. a. amount of air remaining in the lung after a maximal exhalation b. amount of air that the lung holds c. amount of air that can be further exhaled after a normal breath d. amount of air that can be further inhaled after a normal breath
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