Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Gas exchange in humans

Gas exchange in humans — practice question

What sequence of changes occurs when we breathe in?

  • Adiaphragm contracts $\rightarrow$ volume of thorax increases $\rightarrow$ pressure in lungs decreases
  • Bdiaphragm contracts $\rightarrow$ volume of thorax increases $\rightarrow$ pressure in lungs increases
  • Cdiaphragm relaxes $\rightarrow$ volume of thorax increases $\rightarrow$ pressure in lungs decreases
  • Ddiaphragm relaxes $\rightarrow$ volume of thorax increases $\rightarrow$ pressure in lungs increases

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