Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Gas exchange in humans

Gas exchange in humans — practice question

Why does the air pressure inside the lungs fall during inhalation?

  • Acontraction of the external intercostal muscles and diaphragm
  • Bexpansion of the lungs causing a decrease in the volume of the alveoli
  • Coutward movement of the ribs and upward movement of the diaphragm
  • Dhigher pressure in the atmosphere than in the lungs causing the alveoli to expand

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