Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Gas exchange in humans

Gas exchange in humans — practice question

The graph shows how the volume of air in the lungs changes when a person is resting and breathing. Which processes are taking place to alter the volume at the point labelled X?

  • AThe diaphragm is relaxing and the external intercostal muscles are relaxing.
  • BThe diaphragm is contracting and the internal intercostal muscles are contracting.
  • CThe diaphragm is contracting and the internal intercostal muscles are relaxing.
  • DThe diaphragm is relaxing and the external intercostal muscles are contracting.

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