Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Gas exchange in humans

Gas exchange in humans — practice question

Muscles control the ventilation of the lungs during breathing. Which row shows what they do during inspiration of air?

  • Adiaphragm muscles contract; external intercostal muscles contract; internal intercostal muscles relax
  • Bdiaphragm muscles contract; external intercostal muscles relax; internal intercostal muscles contract
  • Cdiaphragm muscles relax; external intercostal muscles contract; internal intercostal muscles relax
  • Ddiaphragm muscles relax; external intercostal muscles relax; internal intercostal muscles contract

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