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I think is E because The rib muscles and diaphragm contract, increasing the lung

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Question

I think is E because The rib muscles and diaphragm contract, increasing the lung volume In negative pressure breathing

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Question

Air rushes into the lungs of humans during inhalation because

A

pressure in the alveoli increases.

B

the diaphragm contracts and pushes upward into the thoracic cavity.

C

the volume of the thoracic cavity increases.

D

the pressure in the alveoli decreases.

E

Two of the above are correct.

A

pressure in the alveoli increases.

B

the diaphragm contracts and pushes upward into the thoracic cavity.

C

the volume of the thoracic cavity increases.

D

the pressure in the alveoli decreases.

E

Two of the above are correct.

Explanation / Answer

Solution:
(E)Two of the above are correct.
Air rushes into the lungs of humans during inhalation because the diaphragm contracts and pushes upward into the thoracic cavity.Due to this volume of the thoracic cavity. increases.Due to increase in volume,lung pressure decreased in comparison to atmosphere and air rushes in the airways of respiratory system.