An increase in air pressure in the lungs is due to the

a

increase in the volume of the thoracic cavity

b

upward movement of the ribs

c

relaxation of the diaphragm

d

contraction of the intercostal musles

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darkypearl
11 years ago

NEVER!!

an increase in air pressure of d thoraxic cavity is due to a decrease in volume and dis results2exhaltion.

while an increase in volume of d thoraxic cavity is due to a decrease in pressure whch results2inhaltion.

SO D ANS IS C, because in exhaltion

the diaphragm and d intercostal muscle relax

domaingal2020
5 years ago

I'm so sorry. You are right.

domaingal2020
5 years ago

Pls verify your answers before posting.
Your answer is wrong.
During inhalatio/inspiration, the thoracic cavity increases in both volume and pressure.

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